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Overview |
MCPHS | Bard College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/33 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1290/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
MCPHS | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 59% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Bard College | ||
| 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 Bard College based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 2,922 students)
MCPHS vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Bard College?
- Bard College is 66.9% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at Bard College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($62,790.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than MCPHS ($25,218 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 33% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($18,040 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Bard College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 153.4% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($56,380 vs. $22,249)
MCPHS vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or MCPHS .
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Bard College (52.3%)
MCPHS vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Bard 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 Bard College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (76% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $61,100 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/