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Overview |
MCLA | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 3,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #394 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | wit.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $15,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $37,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $18,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MCLA | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 5,537 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 5,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $62,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
MCLA | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 29% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| 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
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (3,920 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Wentworth Institute of Technology?
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is 3,604.9% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($38,160.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.6% higher at Wentworth Institute of Technology than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($38,160.00 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology ($15,377 vs. $37,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 13.1% lower than costs at Wentworth Institute of Technology ($13,632 vs. $15,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Wentworth Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wentworth Institute of Technology students is 101.6% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($18,237 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Wentworth Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wentworth Institute of Technology or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Wentworth Institute of Technology (1104) is 88 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming Wentworth Institute of Technology students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCLA (23)
- Accepted freshman Wentworth Institute of Technology students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Wentworth Institute of Technology (92.3%)
MCLA vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Wentworth Institute of Technology? 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wentworth Institute of Technology earn on average $25,200 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($62,300 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/