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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | RIT | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
MCPHS | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
MCPHS | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 49% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 49% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at RIT than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($53,720.00 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 RIT ($38,776 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 30.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,978 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Rochester Institute of Technology (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 61% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($29,122 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 181 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming RIT students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than RIT (67.2%)
MCPHS vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or RIT ? 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 RIT and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $37,800 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $64,900)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- MCPHS graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/