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Overview |
UMass | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
UMass | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
UMass | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UMass | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 6,824 students)
UMass vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or MCPHS?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 122.8% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at UMass than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($37,405.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than MCPHS ($22,291 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 38.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,123 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of Massachusetts Amherst (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 46.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($18,093 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 156 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming UMass students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $47,500 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/