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Overview |
MCPHS | UVM | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
MCPHS | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
MCPHS | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 82% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | UVM | ||
| 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
- University of Vermont is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or UVM?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 121.5% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at UVM than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($41,280.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than MCPHS ($21,849 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 46.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,354 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of Vermont (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 6.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($19,189 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 141 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming UVM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than UVM (59.8%)
MCPHS vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or UVM? 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 UVM and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $49,200 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/