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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Union College URI UVM Emmanuel College Middlebury| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 3,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $56,642 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $56,642 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $33,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $43,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 5,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1198/1390 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 29% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Clarkson | ||
| 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 Clarkson based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 3,603 students)
MCPHS vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 50.6% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Clarkson than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($56,642.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than MCPHS ($33,192 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 41% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($17,016 vs. $23,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as Clarkson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 93.7% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($43,097 vs. $22,249)
MCPHS vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 128 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Clarkson (77.2%)
MCPHS vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $31,900 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $70,800)
- Clarkson University and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarkson University and MCPHS graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/