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State University of New York at New Paltz University at Albany- SUNY Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Pace University-New York URI SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego Emmanuel College Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook St John's UMass Dartmouth| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
MCPHS | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 14% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,182 students)
MCPHS vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Purchase College?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 410% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.4% higher at MCPHS than SUNY at Purchase College ($36,060.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than MCPHS ($19,434 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 30.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,948 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than SUNY at Purchase College (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 75.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($18,093 vs. $10,312)
MCPHS vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 12 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
MCPHS vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $62,500 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/