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Overview |
MCLA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCLA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $278 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
MCLA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 80% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 3,579.2% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.9% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($37,896.00 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($15,377 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 37.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,632 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 187.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($25,979 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or MCLA .
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
MCLA vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $3,000 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($24,659 vs. $26,900)
- MCLA graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($254 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/