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Adelphi University Long Island University-C W Post Campus St John's Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences SUNY Stony Brook URI SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Pace University-New York Emmanuel College UMass Dartmouth UMass Hofstra| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Molloy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1080/1310 | ||
| 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 | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
MCPHS | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Molloy College | ||
| 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
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 4,807 students)
MCPHS vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Molloy College?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at MCPHS than Molloy College ($36,060.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than MCPHS ($27,243 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Molloy College are 14% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($17,120 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Molloy College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 15.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($20,822 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 3 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming MCPHS students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
MCPHS vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Molloy 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 Molloy College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Molloy College (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $41,700 more per year than Molloy College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $61,000)
- Molloy College and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Molloy College 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 Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/