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Overview |
MCLA | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #564 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MCLA | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $278 |
Diversity |
MCLA | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
MCLA | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 1,226.2% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($25,534.00 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ($15,377 vs. $17,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 18.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($11,480 vs. $13,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 23.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($11,150 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (1022) is 6 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming MCLA students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than MCLA (92.4%)
MCLA vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $20,900 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($24,659 vs. $26,909)
- MCLA graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($254 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/