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Overview |
MCLA | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCLA | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
MCLA | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 16% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 3,666% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 288.9% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($38,790.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than MCLA ($11,996 vs. $15,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 25.5% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($13,632 vs. $17,108)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as Saint Peter's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 289.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($35,256 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 98 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Saint Peters; SPC (88.8%)
MCLA vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than Saint Peter's University (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $11,300 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $341 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($24,659 vs. $25,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/