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Overview |
MCLA | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | North Adams, MA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcla.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCLA | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,975 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,632 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,377 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,044 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MCLA | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCLA | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,659 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCLA | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
MCLA | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 38% | ||
Campus |
MCLA | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 938 students)
MCLA vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCLA or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 4,815% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 407.5% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($50,624.00 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 Widener University-Main Campus ($15,377 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 11.5% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,632 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 258.4% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($32,412 vs. $9,044)
MCLA vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCLA or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or MCLA .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 16 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming MCLA students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
MCLA vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCLA or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and MCLA.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $22,400 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/