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Overview |
MCPHS | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
MCPHS | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1228/1410 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 67% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | University of Portland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,793 students)
MCPHS vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or University of Portland?
- University of Portland is 42.4% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($51,352.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at University of Portland than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($51,352.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than MCPHS ($33,717 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Portland are 13.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($17,172 vs. $19,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as University of Portland (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 86% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($33,657 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at University of Portland (1195) is 125 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Accepted freshman University of Portland students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or University of Portland? 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 University of Portland and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (76% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $43,700 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $59,000)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $2,687 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($24,313 vs. $27,000)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More University of Portland 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/