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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences UB URI Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences Fisher Canisius Rutgers University-Newark St. Bona| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 30, 2024 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
MCPHS | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Niagara University | ||
| 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 Niagara University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,858 students)
MCPHS vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Niagara University?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at MCPHS than Niagara University ($36,060.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than MCPHS ($18,165 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 53.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($12,700 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 65.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($29,898 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 33 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Niagara University? 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 Niagara University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Niagara University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $59,600 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University 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 Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/