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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 6,321 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $23,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $37,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $22,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 6,010 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 5,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1080/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 6,321 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MCPHS?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 152.4% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at MCPHS than University of Massachusetts Boston ($37,620.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than MCPHS ($17,554 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 37% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($17,512 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 76.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($22,249 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 15 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (83%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $51,500 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/