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Overview |
MCLA | Moravian College | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCLA | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1060/1253 | ||
| 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 | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
MCLA | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Moravian College | ||
| 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
- Moravian University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (2,533 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Moravian College?
- Moravian University is 4,615.4% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 386.9% higher at Moravian College than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($48,569.00 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 Moravian College ($15,377 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 9.3% lower than costs at Moravian University ($13,632 vs. $14,904)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as Moravian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 248.6% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($31,527 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 10 points higher than at Moravian College (1006)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Moravian College (21)
- Accepted freshman Moravian College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Moravian College (67%)
MCLA vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Moravian College? 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 Moravian College and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $13,700 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/