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Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Pacific Oaks College | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | McDaniel College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McDaniel College is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 1,068 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 307.6% more expensive to attend than Pacific Oaks College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.6% higher at McDaniel College than Pacific Oaks College ($46,800.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 50.7% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($12,302 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Pacific Oaks College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($38,848 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks College or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Pacific Oaks College .
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks College or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and Pacific Oaks College.
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $42,100)
- Pacific Oaks College students graduate with a $6,033 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($20,967 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific Oaks College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/