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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| The University of Tampa | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UT | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1090/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UT | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
UT | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
UT | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UT | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 6,824 students)
UT vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or MCPHS?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 20.1% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at MCPHS than The University of Tampa ($36,060.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tampa than MCPHS ($34,653 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 60.5% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($12,160 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 28.9% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($18,093 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or UT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 22 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming UT students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman UT students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT 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 UT.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than The University of Tampa (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $50,900 more per year than UT graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $51,800)
- The University of Tampa students graduate with a $1,443 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,557 vs. $27,000)
- UT graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/