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Overview |
Endicott College | MCLA | ||
| Location | Beverly, MA | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,006 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | endicott.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
Endicott College | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,926 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,926 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,958 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,496 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,533 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Endicott College | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,430 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,981 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | 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 |
Endicott College | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Endicott College | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Endicott College | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Endicott College | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Endicott 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
- Endicott College is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (4,006 students vs. 938 students)
Endicott College vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Endicott College or MCLA?
- Endicott College is 3,485% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($36,926.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.2% higher at Endicott College than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($36,926.00 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 Endicott College ($15,377 vs. $39,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 24.4% lower than costs at Endicott College ($13,632 vs. $16,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Endicott College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Endicott College students is 82.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($16,533 vs. $9,044)
Endicott College vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Endicott College or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or Endicott College .
- Accepted freshman Endicott College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Endicott College (73.3%)
Endicott College vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Endicott 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 Endicott College.
- The graduation rate at Endicott College is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Endicott College earn on average $15,400 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Endicott College graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Endicott College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Endicott 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/