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Overview |
Fitchburg State | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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 Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or MCPHS?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 3,617.5% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 411.5% higher at MCPHS than Fitchburg State University ($36,060.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than MCPHS ($15,535 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 44.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,516 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 155.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($18,093 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 77 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Fitchburg State University (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $58,700 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/