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Overview |
MCLA | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 933 | 5,611 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,634 | $12,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,705 | $14,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,606 | $7,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
MCLA | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 4,745 | ||
| Admitted | 1,425 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1008/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MCLA | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $206 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
MCLA | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Worcester 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 933 students)
MCLA vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Worcester State University?
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($1,030.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at MCLA than Worcester State University ($9,975.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than MCLA ($14,307 vs. $17,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 12.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($12,999 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Worcester State University (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students is 31% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,606 vs. $7,332)
MCLA vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 4 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming MCLA students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Worcester 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 Worcester State University (89.9%)
MCLA vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Worcester 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 Worcester State University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than Worcester State University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $12,100 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $37,100)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $4,659 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,659)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($206 vs. $254)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/