Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $65,294. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $52,081 |
| Housing & meals | $12,594 |
| Books & supplies | $1,450 |
| Personal & travel | $2,454 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,285 |
| Total cost of attendance | $65,294 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
McDaniel College net price compared with other Maryland colleges
McDaniel College has the 18th-lowest average net price of 26 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Johns Hopkins University | $18,809 | 94% | $87,555 |
| 15 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | $19,169 | 50% | $65,344 |
| 16 | Bowie State University | $19,298 | 38% | $54,537 |
| 17 | Hood College | $20,873 | 57% | $57,089 |
| 18 | McDaniel College | $21,916 | 63% | $60,663 |
| 19 | Capitol Technology University | $22,102 | 43% | $85,035 |
| 20 | Goucher College | $22,470 | 57% | $53,023 |
| 21 | Mount St. Mary's University | $22,655 | 65% | $64,072 |
| 22 | Stevenson University | $26,505 | 68% | $62,079 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Maryland colleges →
Why McDaniel College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDaniel College | 78% | $21,916 | 63% | $60,663 | This school |
| Mount St. Mary's University | 74% | $22,655 | 65% | $64,072 | |
| Hood College | 78% | $20,873 | 57% | $57,089 | |
| Goucher College | 78% | $22,470 | 57% | $53,023 | |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | 77% | $42,729 | 72% | $45,212 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
McDaniel College would cost you $739 less per year than Mount St. Mary's University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at McDaniel College, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$3,451).
- McDaniel College gives aided families $2,302 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Maryland resident | McDaniel College | Mount St. Mary's University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $52,081 | $48,630 | +$3,451 |
| Books & supplies | $1,450 | $950 | +$500 |
| Housing & meals | $12,594 | $14,750 | −$2,156 |
| Personal & travel | $2,454 | $1,800 | +$654 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,285 | −$2,399 | −$886 |
| Sticker price | $65,294 | $63,731 | +$1,563 |
| Average grants | −$43,378 | −$41,076 | −$2,302 |
| You pay | $21,916 | $22,655 | −$739 |
“+” means McDaniel College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
McDaniel College cost questions
How much is tuition at McDaniel College?
Tuition and fees are $52,081 a year.
What is the total cost of attending McDaniel College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $65,294 a year.
What do families actually pay at McDaniel College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,916 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,210; $48–75k pay $19,796; $110k+ pay $30,694.
How much debt do McDaniel College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and 2.5% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to McDaniel College overview