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Overview |
Stetson University | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stetson University | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | |||
| 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 |
Stetson University | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Stetson University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | McDaniel College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stetson University is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 3,000 students)
Stetson University vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or McDaniel College?
- Stetson University is 11% more expensive to attend than McDaniel College for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Stetson University than McDaniel College ($51,960.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Stetson University ($23,733 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 24.3% lower than costs at Stetson University ($12,302 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University as McDaniel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 8.5% larger than aid received McDaniel College ($42,150 vs. $38,848)
Stetson University vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at McDaniel College (3.64)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than McDaniel College (82%)
Stetson University vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Stetson University (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $45,400)
- McDaniel College and Stetson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- McDaniel College and Stetson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/