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Overview |
MCPHS | Columbia | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 34,782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $62,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $62,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $22,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $61,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 52% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 60,879 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 64.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
MCPHS | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 64% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Columbia | ||
| 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
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 73.5% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Columbia than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($62,570.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than MCPHS ($22,058 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 19.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,286 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Columbia University in the City of New York (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 237.5% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($61,061 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 403 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Columbia students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Columbia (3.9%)
MCPHS vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Columbia? 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 Columbia and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (93% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $4,900 more per year than MCPHS graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $102,700)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/