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Overview |
MCPHS | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1206/1420 | ||
| 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 | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MCPHS | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 76% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Creighton University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($43,684.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than MCPHS ($32,877 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 65% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($11,830 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 48.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($26,918 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 126 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
MCPHS vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Creighton University? 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 Creighton University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $36,100 more per year than Creighton University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $66,600)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/