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Overview |
MCLA | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
MCLA | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCLA | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $235 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
MCLA | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Westfield State University | ||
| 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
- Westfield State University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Westfield State University?
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($1,030.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at MCLA than Westfield State University ($9,975.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Westfield State University ($15,377 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 5.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($12,894 vs. $13,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students is 31% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($9,044 vs. $6,904)
MCLA vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 15 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
MCLA vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Westfield State 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 Westfield State University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,100)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,659)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($235 vs. $254)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/