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Overview |
MCLA | Springfield College | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCLA | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1100/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCLA | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $253 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
MCLA | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 59% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Springfield College | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 3,893% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 312.3% higher at Springfield College than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($41,128.00 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 Springfield College ($15,377 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 0.6% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,632 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 213.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($28,376 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 26 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming MCLA students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
MCLA vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Springfield College? 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 Springfield College and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $10,100 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $37,100)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $159 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($24,500 vs. $24,659)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($253 vs. $254)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/