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Overview |
MCPHS | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 16% |
Students |
MCPHS | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 9% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,088 students)
MCPHS vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 14.5% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Augsburg College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($41,284.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than MCPHS ($25,409 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 68.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($11,559 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 78.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($32,266 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 38 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
MCPHS vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Augsburg College? 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 Augsburg College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Augsburg College (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $50,700 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $52,000)
- Augsburg College and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augsburg College 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 Augsburg College 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/