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Chapman USF UC Davis Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Loyola Marymount URI UC Berkeley UC Merced UC Riverside USC Pepperdine USD| University of the Pacific | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UOP | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
UOP | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 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 |
UOP | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
UOP | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
UOP | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UOP | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than UOP based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 6,277 students)
UOP vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or MCPHS?
- University of the Pacific is 46.7% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at UOP than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($52,918.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than MCPHS ($28,164 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 35.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,420 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of the Pacific (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 111.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($38,322 vs. $18,093)
UOP vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or UOP .
- The average SAT score at University of the Pacific (1152) is 82 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming UOP students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman UOP students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
UOP vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at UOP is the same as at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (69% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $21,300 more per year than UOP graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $81,400)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- UOP graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/