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Overview |
MCLA | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCLA | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
MCLA | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 44% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Immaculata 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
- Immaculata University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (2,361 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Immaculata University?
- Immaculata University is 2,511.7% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.7% higher at Immaculata University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($26,900.00 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 Immaculata University ($15,377 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($12,620 vs. $13,632)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as Immaculata University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 74.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($15,749 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 41 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
MCLA vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Immaculata 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 Immaculata University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $18,100 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/