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Overview |
McDaniel College | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
McDaniel College | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $143 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McDaniel College is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 807 students)
McDaniel College vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Plaza College?
- McDaniel College is 260% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260% higher at McDaniel College than Plaza College ($46,800.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than McDaniel College ($17,178 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 75.7% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($7,000 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 469.5% larger than aid received Plaza College ($38,848 vs. $6,822)
McDaniel College vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or McDaniel College .
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Plaza College (30%)
McDaniel College vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Plaza 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 Plaza College and McDaniel College.
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $26,100 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $13,085 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $27,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($143 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/