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Overview |
MCPHS | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
MCPHS | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Westfield State University | ||
| 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
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 4,702 students)
MCPHS vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Westfield State University?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 3,617.5% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 411.5% higher at MCPHS than Westfield State University ($36,060.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than MCPHS ($18,021 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 51.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($12,894 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Westfield State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 162.1% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($18,093 vs. $6,904)
MCPHS vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 69 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
MCPHS vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Westfield State 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 Westfield State University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Westfield State University (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $55,900 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westfield State University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/