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Overview |
MCPHS | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 2,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $42,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $42,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $14,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $29,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $28,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 2,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MCPHS | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 63% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 2,785 students)
MCPHS vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 13.1% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Springfield College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($42,566.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than MCPHS ($29,198 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 68.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,202 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 29.5% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($28,817 vs. $22,249)
MCPHS vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 28 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College 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 (85.2%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
MCPHS vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Springfield 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 Springfield College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Springfield College (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $55,500 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/