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Overview |
MCLA | YCP | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MCLA | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
MCLA | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $273 |
Diversity |
MCLA | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
MCLA | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | YCP | ||
| 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 1,945.6% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at YCP than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($21,070.00 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 YCP ($15,377 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 9.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($12,430 vs. $13,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 65.6% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($14,978 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 38 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming MCLA students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than MCLA (92.4%)
MCLA vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or YCP? 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 YCP and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $13,600 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $1,836 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($24,659 vs. $26,495)
- MCLA graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($254 vs. $273)
- More YCP 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/