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Overview |
MCLA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCLA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $269 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
MCLA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 14% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Kutztown 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown 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 18.9% higher at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($11,864.00 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($15,377 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 12.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($12,156 vs. $13,632)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students is 19.6% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,044 vs. $7,563)
MCLA vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 65 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than MCLA (92.4%)
MCLA vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Kutztown 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,300 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $1,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,659 vs. $26,094)
- MCLA graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($254 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown 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/