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Overview |
MCPHS | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
MCPHS | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $171 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MCPHS | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 2,842 students)
MCPHS vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or SUNY Poly?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 410% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.2% higher at MCPHS than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($36,060.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than MCPHS ($13,799 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 39.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,008 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 90.5% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($18,093 vs. $9,497)
MCPHS vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 71 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than SUNY Poly (81.7%)
MCPHS vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $49,500 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/