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Overview |
MCLA | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
MCLA | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1110/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MCLA | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $263 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
MCLA | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 3,985.9% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 321.9% higher at Adelphi University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($42,085.00 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 Adelphi University ($15,377 vs. $26,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 32.2% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($13,632 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Adelphi University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 218.7% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($28,826 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 78 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
MCLA vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Adelphi University? 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 Adelphi University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $21,300 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $841 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $25,500)
- MCLA graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($254 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/