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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 6,321 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $23,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $37,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $22,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 6,010 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 5,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1080/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Butler | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Butler | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 5,763 students)
Butler vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or MCPHS?
- Butler University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($44,990.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Butler than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($44,990.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Butler ($37,182 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 51.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($15,870 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Butler University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($24,662 vs. $22,249)
Butler vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 139 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Butler students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than MCPHS (85.2%)
Butler vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler 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 Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $34,300 more per year than Butler graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $68,400)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Butler graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/