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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Colgate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Colgate | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 41% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $166 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
MCPHS | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 71% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,141 students)
MCPHS vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 77.2% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.2% higher at Colgate than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($63,904.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than MCPHS ($27,074 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 21.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,106 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Colgate University (99% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 202% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($54,647 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 304 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Colgate (12.4%)
MCPHS vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Colgate? 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 Colgate and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Colgate 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 $27,400 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $75,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Colgate 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/