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Overview |
MCLA | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 933 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,634 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,705 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,606 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCLA | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,425 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 935/1175 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
MCLA | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $215 |
Diversity |
MCLA | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
MCLA | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 25% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 933 students)
MCLA vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or UVa-Wise?
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is 486.4% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($6,040.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.5% higher at UVa-Wise than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($26,182.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than MCLA ($10,409 vs. $17,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 16.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($12,535 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 42.6% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($13,702 vs. $9,606)
MCLA vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 74 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than MCLA (92.4%)
MCLA vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $5,000 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $3,832 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($20,827 vs. $24,659)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($215 vs. $254)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/