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Overview |
MCLA | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MCLA | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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 | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $179 |
Diversity |
MCLA | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
MCLA | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 4% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 1,199.4% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.4% higher at New Jersey City University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($23,983.00 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 New Jersey City University ($15,377 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 15.9% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($13,632 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than New Jersey City University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 42.4% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($12,877 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or New Jersey City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Jersey City University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 151 points higher than at New Jersey City University (865)
- Accepted freshman New Jersey City University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than New Jersey City University (90.1%)
MCLA vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or New Jersey City 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 New Jersey City University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than New Jersey City University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $7,800 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $37,100)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $7,304 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($17,355 vs. $24,659)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($179 vs. $254)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/