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Overview |
MCPHS | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Brookville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 15,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #508 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $36,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $36,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $16,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $25,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $27,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 14,332 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 13,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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 | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
MCPHS | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| 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
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Long Island University-C W Post Campus?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 1.7% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($36,684.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University C W Post Campus than MCPHS ($25,802 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Long Island University C W Post Campus are 15.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,876 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Long Island University C W Post Campus (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 54% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($27,862 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-C W Post Campus or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 60 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (3.36)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (69% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $48,100 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University C W Post Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/