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Overview |
MCPHS | Hunter | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MCPHS | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $119 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MCPHS | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Hunter?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 420.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.3% higher at MCPHS than CUNY Hunter College ($36,060.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than MCPHS ($4,848 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 80.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($10,808 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 94% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($18,093 vs. $9,325)
MCPHS vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 95 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Hunter (47.9%)
MCPHS vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Hunter? 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 Hunter and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than CUNY Hunter College (69% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $53,900 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/