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Overview |
MCPHS | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 19,660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | rowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $21,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $16,553 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $22,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $11,985 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Rowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 17,923 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 13,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/33 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Rowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Rowan University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
MCPHS | Rowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Rowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (19,660 students vs. 6,321 students)
MCPHS vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Rowan University?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 234.4% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at MCPHS than Rowan University ($37,620.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than MCPHS ($22,237 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 44.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,553 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Rowan University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 85.6% larger than aid received Rowan University ($22,249 vs. $11,985)
MCPHS vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 5 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Rowan University (77.8%)
MCPHS vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Rowan 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 Rowan University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Rowan University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $49,400 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/