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Marist College SUNY Cortland Syracuse Union College Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI Quinnipiac Temple Clark University Manhattan School of Music Utica College Bard College| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Ithaca College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
MCPHS | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 57% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 5,054 students)
MCPHS vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 33.5% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Ithaca College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($48,126.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than MCPHS ($35,858 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 22.5% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($15,934 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 64% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($29,677 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or MCPHS .
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
MCPHS vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $46,600 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/