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UB Fisher Canisius St. Bona SUNY at Geneseo Le Moyne College UMass Dartmouth UMass SUNY Brockport Alfred University Westfield State University D'Youville College| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCLA | Niagara University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCLA | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2024 |
Academics |
MCLA | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
MCLA | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Niagara University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 3,336.9% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.9% higher at Niagara University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($35,400.00 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 Niagara University ($15,377 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 7.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($12,700 vs. $13,632)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 230.6% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($29,898 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 21 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming MCLA students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Niagara University (89.5%)
MCLA vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Niagara 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 Niagara University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $6,000 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $341 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $25,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/