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NJIT RPI Rutgers NYU RIT Lehigh Northeastern IIT UB BU Villanova TCNJ| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Stevens Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Stevens | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #114 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $58,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $58,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $18,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $43,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $32,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 14,170 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 6,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 43.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1370/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MCPHS | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $292 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
MCPHS | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 32% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Stevens | ||
| 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 6,321 students)
MCPHS vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Stevens?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 56% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($58,680.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Stevens than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($58,680.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Stevens ($37,182 vs. $43,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevens Institute of Technology are 28.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($18,650 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Stevens Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 47.4% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($32,789 vs. $22,249)
MCPHS vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 270 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Stevens (43.4%)
MCPHS vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Stevens? 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 Stevens and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (79% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $13,600 more per year than Stevens graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $89,100)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- MCPHS graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/