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Overview |
University of Redlands | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Redlands, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,192 | 6,321 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | redlands.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Redlands | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,264 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,264 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,624 | $23,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,054 | $37,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,425 | $22,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Redlands | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,622 | 6,010 | ||
| Admitted | 2,931 | 5,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1323 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Redlands | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Redlands | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Redlands | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
University of Redlands | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of Redlands | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than University of Redlands based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 3,192 students)
University of Redlands vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Redlands or MCPHS?
- University of Redlands is 52.2% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($57,264.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at University of Redlands than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($57,264.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Redlands than MCPHS ($28,054 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Redlands are 36.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($17,624 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of Redlands (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Redlands students is 95.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($43,425 vs. $22,249)
University of Redlands vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Redlands or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or University of Redlands .
- The average SAT score at University of Redlands (1130) is 60 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming University of Redlands students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Redlands students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than University of Redlands (80.9%)
University of Redlands vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Redlands 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 Redlands.
- The graduation rate at University of Redlands is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $46,300 more per year than University of Redlands graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $56,400)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Redlands graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- MCPHS graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Redlands graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Redlands students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/