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Overview |
MCPHS | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 48% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (7,201 students vs. 6,321 students)
MCPHS vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 35.9% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($51,140.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($51,140.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than MCPHS ($36,392 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 52.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($15,740 vs. $23,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 32.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($29,400 vs. $22,249)
MCPHS vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or MCPHS .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than MCPHS (85.2%)
MCPHS vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (76% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $38,700 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/