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Overview |
MCLA | Centenary University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MCLA | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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 | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $263 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 17% |
Students |
MCLA | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Centenary 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
- Centenary University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 3,287.4% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.8% higher at Centenary University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($34,890.00 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 Centenary University ($15,377 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 6.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($12,770 vs. $13,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 205.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($27,592 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 87 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than MCLA (92.4%)
MCLA vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Centenary 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 Centenary University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than Centenary University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $12,500 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $841 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $25,500)
- MCLA graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($254 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University 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/