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Overview |
MCLA | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCLA | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
MCLA | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 25% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Alvernia University | ||
| 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 3,696.1% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 292% higher at Alvernia University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($39,100.00 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 Alvernia University ($15,377 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 2.9% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,632 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 184.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($25,757 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 18 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Alvernia University (59%)
MCLA vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is the same as at Alvernia University (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $7,700 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/