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Overview |
MCLA | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 933 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,634 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,705 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,606 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 45% |
Admission |
MCLA | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 1,425 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MCLA | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $191 |
Diversity |
MCLA | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
MCLA | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (1,770 students vs. 933 students)
MCLA vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 2,952.2% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.2% higher at LGCNHS than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($31,438.00 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 LGCNHS ($17,705 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 46.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($14,634 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students is 44.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($9,606 vs. $6,657)
MCLA vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or MCLA .
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
MCLA vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and MCLA.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $14,200 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $37,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,159 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($18,500 vs. $24,659)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($191 vs. $254)
- More LGCNHS 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/