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Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Drexel RIT BU Skidmore College AU Providence Maryland| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 61% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 62.1% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at Syracuse than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($58,440.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Syracuse ($38,776 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 13.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($17,170 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Syracuse University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 92% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($34,737 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 125 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
MCPHS vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $36,800 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $65,900)
- Syracuse University and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Syracuse University and MCPHS graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse 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/