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McDaniel College
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Annual Tuition
$49,647
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
83.6%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
64.9%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$60,663
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
McDaniel College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Westminster, MD. With a competitive tuition profile of $49,647, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 64.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$198,588
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
6.5 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$30,663
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$108,042
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$414,672
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at McDaniel College is $25,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$49,647
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
78.9%
Success
64.9%
In-State Cost
$49,647
Age 25+ Students
2.0%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
497 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.