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Overview |
MCPHS | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MCPHS | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 74% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bucknell based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,787 students)
MCPHS vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 70.3% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at Bucknell than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($61,408.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Bucknell ($38,776 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 27.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($15,358 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Bucknell University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 108.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($37,775 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 245 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
MCPHS vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (91% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $26,400 more per year than Bucknell graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $76,300)
- Bucknell University and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bucknell University and MCPHS graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell 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/