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Saint Joseph's University Seton Hall University Quinnipiac Duquesne University Fairfield University Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Penn State UD Manhattan College URI TCNJ Binghamton University| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | University of Scranton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
MCPHS | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 56% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 4,731 students)
MCPHS vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 38.4% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at University of Scranton than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($49,912.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than MCPHS ($35,526 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 18.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,490 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of Scranton (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 67% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($30,218 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 64 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
MCPHS vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $40,600 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $62,100)
- University of Scranton and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Scranton 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 University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/