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Overview |
MCLA | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 6,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $42,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $42,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $18,482 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $32,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $27,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MCLA | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 9,699 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 8,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1080/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCLA | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
MCLA | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 36% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Suffolk University | ||
| 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
- Suffolk University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Suffolk University?
- Suffolk University is 4,054.4% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 329% higher at Suffolk University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($42,790.00 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 Suffolk University ($15,377 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 35.6% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($13,632 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Suffolk University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 208% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($27,856 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Suffolk University (1024) is 8 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming MCLA students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Suffolk University (23)
- Accepted freshman Suffolk University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Suffolk University (86.8%)
MCLA vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Suffolk 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 Suffolk University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Suffolk University is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $22,000 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University 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/