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Overview |
MCPHS | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 986/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Salem State 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
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 6,539 students)
MCPHS vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Salem State University?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 3,862.6% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 411.5% higher at MCPHS than Salem State University ($36,060.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than MCPHS ($19,277 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 30.5% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,954 vs. $19,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as Salem State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 111.3% larger than aid received Salem State University ($18,093 vs. $8,562)
MCPHS vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or MCPHS .
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Salem State 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 Salem State University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Salem State University (69% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $58,300 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/