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Overview |
Curry College | MCLA | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $254 |
Diversity |
Curry College | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Curry College | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | MCLA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 938 students)
Curry College vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or MCLA?
- Curry College is 4,020.4% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 325.5% higher at Curry College than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($42,440.00 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 Curry College ($15,377 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 24.9% lower than costs at Curry College ($13,632 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 225.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($29,402 vs. $9,044)
Curry College vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or Curry College .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 75 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman MCLA students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Curry College (87.5%)
Curry College vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than Curry College (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $13,600 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $1,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($24,659 vs. $26,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/