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URI Southern New Hampshire University Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences JMU UMass Dartmouth Emmanuel College Plymouth St John's UNH UMass USciences University of New Hampshire-Main Campus| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | University of New Hampshire at Manchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
MCPHS | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1040/1170 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MCPHS | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 15% |
Students |
MCPHS | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 534 students)
MCPHS vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or UNH Manchester?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 138% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at MCPHS than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($36,060.00 vs. $34,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than MCPHS ($18,923 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 30.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,968 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 131.3% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($18,093 vs. $7,822)
MCPHS vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 60 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than UNH Manchester (85.3%)
MCPHS vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $49,400 more per year than UNH Manchester graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $53,300)
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester and MCPHS graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH Manchester students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/