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San Francisco State USD SCU UCSC Seattle U Chapman UOP UC Davis Loyola Marymount UC Riverside San Jose State Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences| University of San Francisco | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF | MCPHS | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
USF | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 |
USF | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
USF | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
USF | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 37% | ||
Campus |
USF | 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
- University of San Francisco is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 6,824 students)
USF vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or MCPHS?
- University of San Francisco is 52.5% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at USF than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($54,980.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than USF ($38,776 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Francisco are 17.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,550 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of San Francisco (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 70.9% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($30,916 vs. $18,093)
USF vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or USF .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 102 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming USF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman USF students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than USF (71.2%)
USF vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at USF 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 $32,300 more per year than USF graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $70,400)
- University of San Francisco students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USF 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 USF students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/