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Overview |
MCPHS | Providence | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
MCPHS | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 90% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 4,473 students)
MCPHS vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Providence?
- Providence College is 58% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Providence than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($56,980.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Providence ($38,776 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 18% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,540 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Providence College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 71.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($30,971 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or MCPHS .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Providence (52.8%)
MCPHS vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Providence? 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 Providence and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Providence 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 $34,700 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $68,000)
- Providence College and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College 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 Providence 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/