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Overview |
MCPHS | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
MCPHS | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 43% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (7,182 students vs. 6,321 students)
MCPHS vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Seattle U than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($53,235.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than MCPHS ($37,103 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 62.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,748 vs. $23,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($31,727 vs. $22,249)
MCPHS vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 122 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Seattle U (76%)
MCPHS vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $42,300 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U 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/