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Overview |
MCLA | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCLA | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
MCLA | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 38% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lycoming College is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (1,059 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 4,224.7% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 346.6% higher at Lycoming College than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($44,544.00 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 Lycoming College ($15,377 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 4.1% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($13,632 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 370% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($42,509 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 18 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming MCLA students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
MCLA vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Lycoming College? 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 Lycoming College and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $11,700 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/