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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1090/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | 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
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 6,824 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or MCPHS?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 347.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at MCPHS than University of Southern Maine ($36,060.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than MCPHS ($12,343 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 78.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($10,924 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of Southern Maine (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 87.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($18,093 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 86 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than University of Southern Maine (69% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $60,100 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/