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Overview |
Mercer | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercer | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1090/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Mercer | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 6,824 students)
Mercer vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or MCPHS?
- Mercer University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Mercer than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($39,408.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than MCPHS ($22,087 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 39% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,046 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 86.5% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($33,740 vs. $18,093)
Mercer vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 147 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or MCPHS? 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 MCPHS and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Mercer University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $45,400 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/