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Overview |
MCLA | Georgian Court University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Lakewood, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 1,962 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #546 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | georgian.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Georgian Court University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $33,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $33,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $18,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $29,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCLA | Georgian Court University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 2,057 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 1,559 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 13.1% | ||
| 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 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1043/1251 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MCLA | Georgian Court University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Georgian Court University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Georgian Court University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
MCLA | Georgian Court University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Georgian Court 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
- Georgian Court University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (1,962 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Georgian Court University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Georgian Court University?
- Georgian Court University is 3,185.2% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($33,838.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.2% higher at Georgian Court University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($33,838.00 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 Georgian Court University ($15,377 vs. $18,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgian Court University are 10.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($12,296 vs. $13,632)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as Georgian Court University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgian Court University students is 222.4% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($29,162 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Georgian Court University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Georgian Court University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgian Court University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 71 points higher than at Georgian Court University (945)
- Accepted freshman Georgian Court University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Georgian Court University (75.8%)
MCLA vs. Georgian Court University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Georgian Court 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 Georgian Court University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than Georgian Court University (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Georgian Court University earn on average $4,900 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $341 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgian Court University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $25,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Georgian Court University graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgian Court University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/