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Overview |
MCLA | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MCLA | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
MCLA | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
MCLA | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 19% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Mansfield 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
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (1,796 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Mansfield University?
- Mansfield 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 0.6% higher at Mansfield University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($10,032.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 34.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($10,168 vs. $13,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($9,044 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 61 points higher than at Mansfield University (955)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at MCLA (3.2)
MCLA vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Mansfield 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 Mansfield University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is the same as at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,900 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/