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Overview |
Assumption College | MCLA | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Assumption College | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Assumption College | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | MCLA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 938 students)
Assumption College vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or MCLA?
- Assumption College is 4,432% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 368% higher at Assumption College than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($46,680.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Assumption College ($15,377 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 6.8% lower than costs at Assumption College ($13,632 vs. $14,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College as Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 259.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($32,492 vs. $9,044)
Assumption College vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Assumption College vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College or MCLA? 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 MCLA and Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $20,700 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/