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MIT Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Cooper Union URI Tufts HMC Northeastern Harvard Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Olin College of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Olin College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $152 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
MCPHS | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 79% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Olin College | ||
| 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 Olin College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 386 students)
MCPHS vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Olin College?
- Olin College of Engineering is 58.8% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($57,280.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Olin College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($57,280.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olin College of Engineering than MCPHS ($38,502 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olin College of Engineering are 5.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($18,524 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olin College of Engineering students is 124% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($40,522 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 436 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Olin College (19.1%)
MCPHS vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Olin 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 Olin College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (96% vs. 69%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $12,290 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($14,710 vs. $27,000)
- Olin College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($152 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/