Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar Cornell Georgetown BC Swarthmore BU Williams Tufts Amherst| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Barnard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MCPHS | Barnard | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | barnard.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MCPHS | Barnard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $60,478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $60,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $19,364 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $53,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 45% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Barnard | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 12,009 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 1,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 8.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Barnard | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MCPHS | Barnard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $66,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $184 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Barnard | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MCPHS | Barnard | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 63% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 60% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Barnard | ||
| 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 Barnard based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,442 students)
MCPHS vs. Barnard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Barnard?
- Barnard College is 67.7% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Barnard than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($60,478.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than MCPHS ($26,009 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barnard College are 0.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($19,364 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Barnard College (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 197.4% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($53,817 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Barnard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Barnard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barnard or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 287 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Barnard (8.8%)
MCPHS vs. Barnard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Barnard? 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 Barnard and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (92% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $35,800 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $9,153 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($17,847 vs. $27,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($184 vs. $279)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/