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Overview |
Stevenson University | MCLA | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Stevenson University | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | MCLA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stevenson University is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 938 students)
Stevenson University vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or MCLA?
- Stevenson University is 3,398.6% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.3% higher at Stevenson University than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($36,036.00 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 Stevenson University ($15,377 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 6.2% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($13,632 vs. $14,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University as Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 212.5% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($28,258 vs. $9,044)
Stevenson University vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1016) is 10 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming MCLA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman MCLA students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or MCLA? 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 MCLA and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $15,000 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/