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Overview |
MCPHS | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 |
MCPHS | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
MCPHS | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Adelphi University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($42,085.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than MCPHS ($26,953 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adelphi University are 8.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($18,016 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Adelphi University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 59.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($28,826 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 24 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
MCPHS vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Adelphi 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 Adelphi University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Adelphi University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $44,300 more per year than Adelphi University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $58,400)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/