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Overview |
MCPHS | Fordham | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1320/1480 | ||
| 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 | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 56% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Fordham | ||
| 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
- Fordham University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 57.8% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Fordham than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($56,920.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Fordham ($38,776 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are 7.9% lower than costs at Fordham University ($19,520 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Fordham University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 83.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($33,129 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 203 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Fordham (54.1%)
MCPHS vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Fordham? 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 Fordham and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (78% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $38,500 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/