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Overview |
MCPHS | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 11,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #181 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $14,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 14,935 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 11,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MCPHS | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Rutgers University-Newark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Rutgers University-Newark?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 179.5% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at MCPHS than Rutgers University Newark ($36,060.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than MCPHS ($16,578 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Newark are 36.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,343 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Rutgers University Newark (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 37.4% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($18,093 vs. $13,168)
MCPHS vs. Rutgers University-Newark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Rutgers University-Newark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Newark or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 40 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
MCPHS vs. Rutgers University-Newark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Rutgers University-Newark? 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 Rutgers University-Newark and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Rutgers University Newark (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $36,500 more per year than Rutgers University-Newark graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $4,785 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,000)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/