- Springfield College is a private school while Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Springfield College has more expensive tuition of $43,707 than MCLA ($20,559).
- Springfield College has tighter acceptance rate of 69.89% than MCLA (76.63%).
- Springfield College is larger with 2,921 students than MCLA (938 students).
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| #16 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #152 in Liberal Arts Colleges #34 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Springfield, MA | Location | North Adams, MA |
| Known as | MCLA | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $43,707 | Undergraduate | $11,884 Massachusetts residents $20,559 out-of-state |
| $36,311 | Graduate | $7,638 Massachusetts residents $7,853 out-of-state |
| $26,331 | Financial Aid | $9,643 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| 69.89% | Acceptance Rate | 76.63% |
| 25.05% | Yield | 19.37% |
| 1,190 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,921 | Total Students | 938 |
| 2,005 | Undergraduate | 838 |
| 916 | Graduate | 100 |
| 7 | Online Enrollment | 78 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 73% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 83% | Retention Rate | 64% |
| $48,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,984) $7,468 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,020) $7,600 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (16 meals per week) $6,032 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 190 Full-time 188 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 87 Full-time 48 Part-time |
| 553 Full-time 199 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 299 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| $70,226 for Faculties $58,818 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,523 for Faculties $61,262 Part-time |