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Overview |
Emerson | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 6,321 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $23,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $37,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $22,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 6,010 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 5,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 20, 2026 |
Academics |
Emerson | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Emerson | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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 Emerson based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 5,670 students)
Emerson vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or MCPHS?
- Emerson College is 44.6% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Emerson than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($54,400.00 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 Emerson ($37,182 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emerson College are 18.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($20,310 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 18.9% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($26,447 vs. $22,249)
Emerson vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 141 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (81% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $53,500 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/