Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Rutgers NJIT Rowan University UD Rider University Seton Hall University Penn State Monmouth University Montclair State University Stevens Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Stockton| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | The College of New Jersey | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MCPHS | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MCPHS | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $14,140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 58% |
Admission |
MCPHS | TCNJ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | TCNJ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MCPHS | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | TCNJ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
MCPHS | TCNJ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 63% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | TCNJ | ||
| 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or TCNJ?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 155% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at MCPHS than The College of New Jersey ($36,060.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than MCPHS ($22,273 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 38% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,144 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than The College of New Jersey (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 53% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($18,093 vs. $11,826)
MCPHS vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 157 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
MCPHS vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (87% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $40,600 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/