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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences Rutgers University-Newark Merrimack Northeastern Simmons University UNH| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | USMMA | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 11% |
Admission |
MCPHS | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $67 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 85% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 943 students)
MCPHS vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or USMMA?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at MCPHS than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($36,060.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than MCPHS ($4,891 vs. $38,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than United States Merchant Marine Academy (99% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 303.1% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($18,093 vs. $4,489)
MCPHS vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 150 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than USMMA (27.3%)
MCPHS vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or USMMA? 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 USMMA and MCPHS.
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $10,300 more per year than USMMA graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $92,400)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/