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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI Ursinus College Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences LVC WCU Penn State Abington University of Scranton| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
MCPHS | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,026 students)
MCPHS vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Arcadia than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($46,430.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than MCPHS ($29,692 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 42.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,720 vs. $19,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as Arcadia University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 71% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($30,934 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 34 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
MCPHS vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Arcadia University (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $56,300 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and MCPHS graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/