Framingham State University and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Framingham State is a four-year, public school located in Framingham, MA and MCPHS is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Boston, MA.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Framingham State University | vs. | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Four-year, Public | School Type | four-year, Private (not-for-profit) |
| Master's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Other health professions school |
In-State$11,920
Out-Of-State$18,000 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | $40,530 |
| 64% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 97% |
| $11,369 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $14,942 |
| 83.61 % | Acceptance Rates | 85.21 % |
| 15.49 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 13.14 % |
| 1,180 | SAT Score | 1,255 |
| - | ACT Score | 29 |
| 48 % | Graduation Rate | 62 % |
| 1 % | Transfer-out Rate | 6 % |
| 71 % | Retention Rate | 74 % |
| 4,002 | Student Population | 5,945 |
| 166 | Number of Faculties | 303 |
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |