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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Brandeis University Barnard BU URI Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | MHC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
MCPHS | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MCPHS | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 60% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | MHC | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 2,392 students)
MCPHS vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 61.6% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at MHC than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($58,280.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than MCPHS ($35,765 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Holyoke College are 13.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($17,180 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Mount Holyoke College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 117.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($39,304 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or MCPHS .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than MHC (39.8%)
MCPHS vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or MHC? 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 MHC and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (85% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $52,700 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/