McDaniel College, MD
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
McDaniel College Rankings
Affordability52
Selectivity39
Retention49
Graduation44
Earnings36
Diversity54
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at McDaniel College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing11%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
English Language and Literature5%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics3%
History4%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation5%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies9%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology10%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences15%
Visual and Performing Arts9%
Admissions
Getting into McDaniel College
64%
Admission Rate
565
Median SAT Math
575
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–610
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)530–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending McDaniel College
$43K
In-State Tuition
$43K
Out-of-State Tuition
$55K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $29K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after McDaniel College
61%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
79%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 32% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 73% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 79% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 89% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at McDaniel College
80%
Retention Rate
4%
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
67%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 60% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 67% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 70% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 55% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 46% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 42% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 83% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 64% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 33% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after McDaniel College
94%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $61K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $35K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $50K | $39K | $35K |
Students
Students at McDaniel College
1,542
Undergraduates
87%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
1,177
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 17% | 36% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 43% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 10% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 38% | 43% |
Location Map
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