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George Fox University Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI OSU Linfield Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences Portland State University Rutgers University-Newark| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Pacific | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
MCPHS | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 61% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,559 students)
MCPHS vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 41.1% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Pacific than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($50,884.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than MCPHS ($33,472 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 35.5% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,408 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Pacific University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 84.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($33,340 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 20 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming MCPHS students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Pacific? 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 Pacific and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Pacific University (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $55,900 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/