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Overview |
MCPHS | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/33 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1060/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MCPHS | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
MCPHS | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 71% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Norwich University | ||
| 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 Norwich University based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 3,274 students)
MCPHS vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 24.6% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Norwich University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($46,860.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than MCPHS ($28,196 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 71.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,000 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Norwich University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 65.9% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($36,911 vs. $22,249)
MCPHS vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or MCPHS .
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Norwich University (73.6%)
MCPHS vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Norwich 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 Norwich University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Norwich University (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $49,800 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $52,900)
- Norwich University and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich 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 Norwich University 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/