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Overview |
MCLA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
MCLA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCLA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCLA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
MCLA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 21% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or East Stroudsburg University?
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 649.1% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at East Stroudsburg University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($15,432.00 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 East Stroudsburg University ($15,377 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 19.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($11,400 vs. $13,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students is 43.5% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,044 vs. $6,302)
MCLA vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 71 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than MCLA (92.4%)
MCLA vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,000 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $341 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $25,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/