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Emmanuel College Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences BU URI Emerson UMass St John's BC UMass Dartmouth USciences Providence Lesley University| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
MCPHS | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 41% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Simmons 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
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 5,710 students)
MCPHS vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Simmons University?
- Simmons University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Simmons University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($43,060.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than MCPHS ($24,423 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons University are 19.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,368 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 102.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($36,606 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 93 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
MCPHS vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Simmons 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 Simmons University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is the same as at Simmons University (69% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $49,900 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/