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UNH Cleveland State Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI University of Dayton Duquesne University Emmanuel College Rowan University St John's Penn State Saint Francis University Penn State Erie-Behrend College| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Gannon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
MCPHS | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 26% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 4,665 students)
MCPHS vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Gannon University?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at MCPHS than Gannon University ($36,060.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than MCPHS ($22,200 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 26.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($15,410 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 44.7% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($26,172 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 35 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
MCPHS vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Gannon 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 Gannon University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Gannon University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $49,800 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $52,900)
- Gannon University and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and MCPHS 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 Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/