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Overview |
MCPHS | Marist College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/33 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 54% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Marist College | ||
| 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
- Marist College is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 6,321 students)
MCPHS vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Marist College?
- Marist College is 20.5% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Marist College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($45,330.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Marist College ($37,182 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 35.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($17,710 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Marist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 7.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($23,836 vs. $22,249)
MCPHS vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or MCPHS .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Marist College (64.7%)
MCPHS vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Marist 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 Marist College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $43,700 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College 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 Marist College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/