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RISD The New School MICA Syracuse NYSID Cooper Union Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences NYU Emerson URI School of the Art Institute of Chicago Drexel| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 5,232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $57,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $57,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $51,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $25,213 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 4,403 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/33 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1220/1420 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
MCPHS | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 51% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 5,232 students)
MCPHS vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 53.3% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($57,659.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Pratt Institute than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($57,659.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Pratt Institute ($37,182 vs. $51,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 43.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,710 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 13.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($25,213 vs. $22,249)
MCPHS vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Pratt Institute Main (1085) is 15 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Pratt Institute (53.2%)
MCPHS vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Pratt Institute Main (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $53,500 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $49,200)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/