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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI Millsaps Samford University Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences Rutgers University-Newark Merrimack Northeastern| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | MC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | MC | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
MCPHS | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 50% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | MC | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,946 students)
MCPHS vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or MC?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 83.5% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at MCPHS than Mississippi College ($36,060.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than MCPHS ($20,874 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 65.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($11,818 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi 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 7% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($18,093 vs. $16,904)
MCPHS vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 36 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming MCPHS students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than MC (40%)
MCPHS vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or MC? 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 MC and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Mississippi College (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $58,600 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/