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Overview |
McDaniel College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
McDaniel College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,000 students)
McDaniel College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Penn College?
- McDaniel College is 202.9% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at McDaniel College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($46,800.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than McDaniel College ($23,030 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 1.4% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($12,130 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 435.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($38,848 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or McDaniel College .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Penn College (3.05)
McDaniel College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Penn College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn College and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (74% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/