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Overview |
MCLA | Simmons University | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCLA | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MCLA | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
MCLA | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 41% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Simmons 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
- Simmons University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Simmons University?
- Simmons University is 4,080.6% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.7% higher at Simmons University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($43,060.00 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 Simmons University ($15,377 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 20.1% lower than costs at Simmons University ($13,632 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 304.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($36,606 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 147 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCLA (23)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
MCLA vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Simmons 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 Simmons University and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $15,700 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $1,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $26,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/