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Overview |
Becker College | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Becker College | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1090/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Becker College | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Becker College | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Becker College | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 1,675 students)
Becker College vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or MCPHS?
- Becker College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Becker College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($36,300.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Becker College are 41.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,800 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Becker College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($18,093 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 61 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Becker College (22)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Becker College (3.36)
Becker College vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker College or MCPHS? 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 MCPHS and Becker College.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Becker College (69% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $56,100 more per year than Becker College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $46,600)
- Becker College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Becker College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/