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Overview |
MCPHS | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 25,865 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $17,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $18,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $10,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
MCPHS | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 50,341 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 24,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1320/1490 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
MCPHS | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
MCPHS | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 9% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| 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
- Stony Brook University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (25,865 students vs. 6,321 students)
MCPHS vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 432.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at MCPHS than Stony Brook University ($37,620.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than MCPHS ($18,601 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 35.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($17,662 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 116.7% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($22,249 vs. $10,266)
MCPHS vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 201 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49%)
MCPHS vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Stony Brook University (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $43,400 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/