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Overview |
MCLA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MCLA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
MCLA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
MCLA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 649.1% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($19,290.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 27.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($10,718 vs. $13,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,044 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 37 points higher than at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (21)
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MCLA (3.2)
MCLA vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $10,000 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $1,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,659 vs. $26,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/