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Overview |
MCLA | Western New England University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MCLA | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
MCLA | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 44% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Western New England University | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 3,953.4% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 318.5% higher at Western New England University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($41,750.00 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 Western New England University ($15,377 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 7.6% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,632 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 174% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($24,781 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 64 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCLA (23)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Western New England University (88%)
MCLA vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $22,700 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/