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Overview |
MCPHS | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MCPHS | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 65% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 27.2% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Marquette University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($45,860.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than MCPHS ($33,136 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 33.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,636 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 60.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($29,102 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 149 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Marquette University 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 (88.3%) than Marquette University (87.2%)
MCPHS vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Marquette University? 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 Marquette University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (81% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $35,200 more per year than Marquette University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $67,500)
- Marquette University and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marquette University and MCPHS graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marquette University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/