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BU BC Tufts Babson NYU Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington RPI Harvard UConn| Northeastern University | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,159 | 6,321 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $23,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,770 | $37,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,558 | $22,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern | MCPHS | ||
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| Applied | 96,631 | 6,010 | ||
| Admitted | 5,459 | 5,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.6% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 23/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1080/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Northeastern | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (31,159 students vs. 6,321 students)
Northeastern vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or MCPHS?
- Northeastern University is 64.8% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Northeastern than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($62,000.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than MCPHS ($34,770 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 27.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($18,790 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Northeastern University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 109.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($46,558 vs. $22,249)
Northeastern vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 365 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Northeastern (5.6%)
Northeastern vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or MCPHS? 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 MCPHS and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $33,200 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $69,500)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,875)
- MCPHS graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/