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Overview |
MCLA | Pace University-New York | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 13,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | pace.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Pace University-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $48,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $48,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $20,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $33,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $33,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MCLA | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 26,613 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 22,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1120/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MCLA | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Pace University-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $63,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
MCLA | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 53% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Pace University-New York | ||
| 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
- Pace University New York is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (13,609 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Pace University-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Pace University-New York?
- Pace University New York is 4,575% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($48,152.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 382.7% higher at Pace University-New York than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($48,152.00 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 Pace University-New York ($15,377 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 50.2% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($13,632 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Pace University New York (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 275% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($33,911 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Pace University-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Pace University-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pace University-New York or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Pace University New York (1060) is 44 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming Pace University-New York students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MCLA (23)
- Accepted freshman Pace University-New York students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Pace University-New York (82.9%)
MCLA vs. Pace University-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Pace University-New York? 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 Pace University-New York and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is the same as at Pace University New York (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $26,000 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $341 lower median federal student loan debt than Pace University-New York graduates. ($24,659 vs. $25,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Pace University-New York graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Pace University-New York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/