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Overview |
MCPHS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
MCPHS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
MCPHS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 4% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| 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
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 4,474 students)
MCPHS vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 410% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.4% higher at MCPHS than SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($36,060.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than MCPHS ($17,625 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Plattsburgh are 26.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($15,380 vs. $19,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as SUNY College at Plattsburgh (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 69.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($18,093 vs. $10,667)
MCPHS vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086) is 16 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (23)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
MCPHS vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $58,700 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/