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Overview |
Lasell College | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,591 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,980 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,980 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,706 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,757 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lasell College | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,833 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 2,074 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1268 | 1090/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lasell College | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Lasell College | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Lasell College | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Lasell College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 1,591 students)
Lasell College vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or MCPHS?
- Lasell College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Lasell College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($40,980.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lasell College than MCPHS ($29,706 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lasell College are 18.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,500 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 81% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($32,757 vs. $18,093)
Lasell College vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell College or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Lasell College .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 104 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lasell College (21)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
Lasell College vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell 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 Lasell College.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Lasell College (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $59,600 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $43,100)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Lasell College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Lasell College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lasell College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/