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Overview |
MCPHS | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 5,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #268 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $35,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $35,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $14,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $27,386 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $27,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 4,244 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1145/1350 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 44% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 5,047 students)
MCPHS vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Lipscomb?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at MCPHS than Lipscomb University ($37,620.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than MCPHS ($27,386 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 62% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,804 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Lipscomb University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($27,096 vs. $22,249)
MCPHS vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 106 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Lipscomb (66.6%)
MCPHS vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Lipscomb University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $55,800 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/