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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI ASU Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences Rutgers University-Newark Merrimack WPI| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 6,321 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,102 | $23,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,209 | $37,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,949 | $22,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,886 | 6,010 | ||
| Admitted | 2,922 | 5,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1080/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 3,286 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or MCPHS?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is 8.1% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($40,680.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($37,182 vs. $41,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 70.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,102 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 17.4% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($22,249 vs. $18,949)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (75.2%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $35,500 more per year than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $67,200)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/