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Overview |
UMass | MCLA | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 938 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $254 |
Diversity |
UMass | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
UMass | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UMass | MCLA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 938 students)
UMass vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or MCLA?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 1,471.5% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275% higher at UMass than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($37,405.00 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 UMass ($15,377 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 3.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,632 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 36.6% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($12,350 vs. $9,044)
UMass vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 210 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming UMass students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MCLA (23)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass or MCLA? 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 MCLA and UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $18,100 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $37,100)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $659 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,659)
- UMass graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($248 vs. $254)
- More UMass 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/