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HBU Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences Rutgers University-Newark Merrimack Northeastern Simmons University| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 3,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $10,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $20,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $23,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
MCPHS | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 1,591 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 45.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/33 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1075/1340 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 3,813 students)
MCPHS vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or University of St Thomas?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 14.3% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at MCPHS than University of St Thomas ($37,620.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than MCPHS ($20,469 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 134.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($10,248 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 6.5% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($23,688 vs. $22,249)
MCPHS vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 33 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than MCPHS (85.2%)
MCPHS vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than University of St Thomas (69% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $45,500 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $57,200)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/