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Overview |
MCLA | Marywood | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCLA | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
MCLA | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 26% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Marywood | ||
| 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
- Marywood University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 3,436.9% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.2% higher at Marywood than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($36,430.00 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 Marywood ($15,377 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 7.8% lower than costs at Marywood University ($13,632 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 214% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($28,401 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 9 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Marywood (80.8%)
MCLA vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Marywood? 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 Marywood and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Marywood University earn on average $4,000 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/