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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU UNH Manchester UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology Clark University Westfield State University Salem State University| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCLA | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MCLA | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $266 |
Diversity |
MCLA | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
MCLA | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| 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
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or UMass Dartmouth?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 1,276.6% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.9% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($30,317.00 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 UMass Dartmouth ($15,377 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 21% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($13,632 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 11.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($10,055 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 9 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than MCLA (92.4%)
MCLA vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or UMass Dartmouth? 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 UMass Dartmouth and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $11,900 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $1,101 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($24,659 vs. $25,760)
- MCLA graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($254 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/