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St. Bona UB Hartwick College Fisher UMass Dartmouth UMass Niagara University Alfred State College SUNY Brockport Westfield State University SUNY Delhi University at Albany- SUNY| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | Alfred University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCLA | Alfred University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MCLA | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1085/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MCLA | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
MCLA | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Alfred 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
- Alfred University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (1,813 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Alfred University?
- Alfred University is 3,438.3% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.4% higher at Alfred University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($36,444.00 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 Alfred University ($15,377 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 0.5% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($13,560 vs. $13,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 189.4% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($26,172 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 41 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCLA (23)
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
MCLA vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Alfred 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 Alfred University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alfred University earn on average $8,600 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Alfred 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/