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Overview |
MCPHS | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
MCPHS | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 51% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 38.1% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Gonzaga than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($49,800.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gonzaga University than MCPHS ($38,727 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 41.5% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,794 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 52.6% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($27,601 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 135 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
MCPHS vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (83% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $41,100 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $61,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $606 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,000)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/