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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University Lehigh| College of the Holy Cross | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 |
Holy Cross | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | 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 Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or MCPHS?
- College of the Holy Cross is 59.7% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Holy Cross than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($57,600.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than MCPHS ($34,679 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 17.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,620 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than College of the Holy Cross (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 119% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($39,615 vs. $18,093)
Holy Cross vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Holy Cross .
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross 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 $22,300 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $80,400)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- MCPHS graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/