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Overview |
MCPHS | Elms College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1070/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MCPHS | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 24% |
Students |
MCPHS | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 26% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Elms College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 1,275 students)
MCPHS vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 7.4% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Elms College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($38,735.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than MCPHS ($23,498 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 31.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,830 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than College of Our Lady of the Elms (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 49.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($27,109 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 94 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Elms 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 Elms College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $56,400 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/