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Overview |
Clark University | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Clark University | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Clark University | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | MCPHS | ||
| 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 Clark University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or MCPHS?
- Clark University is 44.2% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Clark University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($52,000.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than MCPHS ($32,053 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 74.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($11,164 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Clark University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 64.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($29,716 vs. $18,093)
Clark University vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $52,600 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $50,100)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/