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Overview |
MCPHS | Iona College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | iona.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Iona College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $42,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $42,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $17,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $28,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $28,273 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Iona College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 6,228 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 6,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1030/1210 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Iona College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Iona College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,047 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Iona College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
MCPHS | Iona College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Iona College | ||
| 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 Iona College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,621 students)
MCPHS vs. Iona College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Iona College?
- Iona College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Iona College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($42,128.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iona College than MCPHS ($28,827 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iona College are 10% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($17,740 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iona College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 56.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($28,273 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Iona College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Iona College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iona College or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 65 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Iona College (23)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. Iona College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Iona College? 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 Iona College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Iona College (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $44,300 more per year than Iona College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $58,400)
- Iona College students graduate with a $953 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,047 vs. $27,000)
- Iona College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iona College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/