Westminster, MD · Owings Mills, MD · Source: IPEDS federal database
| McDaniel College | Stevenson University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83.6% | 83.2% |
| In-State Tuition | $49,647 | $39,708 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $49,647 | $39,708 |
| Average Net Price | $11,116 | $12,838 |
| Graduation Rate | 64.0% | 66.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. McDaniel College accepts 83.6% of applicants; Stevenson University accepts 83.2%. McDaniel College's tuition is $49,647. Stevenson University's is $39,708. Stevenson University is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 64% at McDaniel College, 66% at Stevenson University.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Stevenson University. It accepts 83.2% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Stevenson University has lower published tuition: $39,708 versus $49,647. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Stevenson University: 66% of students finish in 6 years. McDaniel College is at 64%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.