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Overview |
MCPHS | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
MCPHS | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Seton Hall University | ||
| 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
- Seton Hall University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Seton Hall University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($46,380.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than MCPHS ($33,472 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 18.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,532 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 62.7% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($29,443 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Seton Hall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hall University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 75 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
MCPHS vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Seton Hall 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 Seton Hall University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Seton Hall University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $40,000 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $62,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/