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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences Rutgers University-Newark Merrimack Northeastern Simmons University Westfield State University| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | MCLA | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MCPHS | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
MCPHS | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 45% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | MCLA | ||
| 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 MCLA based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 938 students)
MCPHS vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or MCLA?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 3,401% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.5% higher at MCPHS than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($36,060.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than MCPHS ($15,377 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 43.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,632 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 100.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($18,093 vs. $9,044)
MCPHS vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 54 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MCLA (23)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or MCLA? 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 MCLA and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $65,600 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/