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Overview |
MCPHS | YCP | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
MCPHS | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 23, 2024 |
Academics |
MCPHS | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MCPHS | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,656 students)
MCPHS vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or YCP?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 71.1% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at MCPHS than York College Pennsylvania ($36,060.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than MCPHS ($20,916 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 57% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($12,430 vs. $19,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as York College Pennsylvania (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 20.8% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($18,093 vs. $14,978)
MCPHS vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 16 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or YCP? 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 YCP and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than York College Pennsylvania (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $52,000 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $50,700)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YCP students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/