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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond Harvard| Boston College | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1090/1370 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
BC | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 37% | ||
Campus |
BC | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 6,824 students)
BC vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or MCPHS?
- Boston College is 74.6% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at BC than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($62,950.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than MCPHS ($30,559 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 21.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,120 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Boston College (99% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 176.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($49,992 vs. $18,093)
BC vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 310 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming BC students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (91% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $11,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $90,900)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/