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Hamilton College Colgate Middlebury Tufts Vassar BC Bowdoin College Bates Williams Northeastern Dartmouth Amherst| Colby College | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colby College | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 99% |
Admission |
Colby College | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 |
Colby College | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colby College | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Colby College | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or MCPHS?
- Colby College is 68.7% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at Colby College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($60,840.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than MCPHS ($16,951 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 19.5% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,330 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Colby College (99% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 241.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($61,714 vs. $18,093)
Colby College vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 293 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Colby College 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 Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College 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 Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College 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 $29,300 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $73,400)
- Colby College students graduate with a $7,655 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($19,345 vs. $27,000)
- Colby College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/