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Overview |
MCLA | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 933 | 2,240 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,634 | $17,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,705 | $13,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,606 | $14,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
MCLA | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 7,121 | ||
| Admitted | 1,425 | 5,710 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 960/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
MCLA | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $222 |
Diversity |
MCLA | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
MCLA | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut Stamford is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (2,240 students vs. 933 students)
MCLA vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- University of Connecticut Stamford is 1,485.6% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($39,000.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than MCLA ($13,150 vs. $17,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 19.6% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($14,634 vs. $17,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than University of Connecticut Stamford (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Stamford students is 50.7% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($14,478 vs. $9,606)
MCLA vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 7 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Stamford (1009)
- Incoming MCLA students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Connecticut-Stamford (23)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than University of Connecticut-Stamford (80.2%)
MCLA vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $24,900 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $37,100)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $3,159 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,659)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($222 vs. $254)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/