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Overview |
Emmanuel College | MCLA | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,012 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmanuel.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmanuel College | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,448 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,448 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,730 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,273 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,956 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmanuel College | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,786 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 4,611 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1310 | 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 |
Emmanuel College | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmanuel College | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Emmanuel College | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Emmanuel College | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Emmanuel College | MCLA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emmanuel College is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (2,012 students vs. 938 students)
Emmanuel College vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmanuel College or MCLA?
- Emmanuel College is 4,215.3% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($44,448.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 345.6% higher at Emmanuel College than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($44,448.00 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 Emmanuel College ($15,377 vs. $32,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 22.7% lower than costs at Emmanuel College ($13,632 vs. $16,730)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmanuel College as Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmanuel College students is 231.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($29,956 vs. $9,044)
Emmanuel College vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmanuel College or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or Emmanuel College .
- Accepted freshman Emmanuel College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Emmanuel College (79.7%)
Emmanuel College vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College.
- The graduation rate at Emmanuel College is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Emmanuel College earn on average $13,500 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Emmanuel College graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Emmanuel College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Emmanuel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/