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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences St. Bona URI Le Moyne College UB Emmanuel College St John's SUNY at Geneseo UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences Niagara University| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Saint John Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Fisher | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Fisher | ||
| 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
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,621 students)
MCPHS vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Fisher?
- Saint John Fisher College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Fisher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($36,748.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint John Fisher College than MCPHS ($28,312 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 42.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,666 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 22.5% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($22,155 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 17 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming MCPHS students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Fisher (73%)
MCPHS vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Fisher? 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 Fisher and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $51,900 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $50,800)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/