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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences BU UNH Manchester UNH Emmanuel College Wentworth Institute of Technology Clark University| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
MCPHS | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
MCPHS | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or UMass Dartmouth?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 154.3% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at MCPHS than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($36,060.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than MCPHS ($19,700 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are 18.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,493 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 79.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($18,093 vs. $10,055)
MCPHS vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 45 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or UMass Dartmouth? 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 UMass Dartmouth and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (69% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $53,700 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/