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Whitman College Willamette University Reed UO Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University of Portland URI St Olaf DU UW-Seattle Emmanuel College SCU| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Lewis & Clark College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
MCPHS | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 82% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,595 students)
MCPHS vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 64.3% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at Lewis and Clark than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($59,250.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than MCPHS ($35,832 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 35.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,384 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 110.9% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($38,167 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or MCPHS .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
MCPHS vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $51,800 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/