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Pace University-New York Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI Manhattan College Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences Rutgers University-Newark FDU Mount St. Mary's University| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Marymount Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | MMC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
MCPHS | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 70% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | MMC | ||
| 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 MMC based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 1,608 students)
MCPHS vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at MMC than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($36,928.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than MMC ($38,776 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are 1% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($19,520 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 23.9% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($22,418 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 32 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than MMC (72.1%)
MCPHS vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or MMC? 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 MMC and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $57,900 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/