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Overview |
MCLA | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 933 | 1,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $40,617 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $40,617 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,634 | $15,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,705 | $25,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,606 | $36,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCLA | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 1,425 | 2,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 945/1140 | ||
| 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 | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
MCLA | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 77% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Franklin Pierce 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
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (1,637 students vs. 933 students)
MCLA vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 3,843.4% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($40,617.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.2% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($40,617.00 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 Franklin Pierce University ($17,705 vs. $25,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 8.7% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($14,634 vs. $15,912)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 278.9% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($36,398 vs. $9,606)
MCLA vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Franklin Pierce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Pierce University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 73 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman MCLA students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Franklin Pierce University (90.2%)
MCLA vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than Franklin Pierce University (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $4,200 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/