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Overview |
MCPHS | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MCPHS | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 16% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 5,079 students)
MCPHS vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Abilene Christian University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($40,300.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than MCPHS ($28,978 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 69.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($11,500 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 45.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($26,280 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 22 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
MCPHS vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Abilene Christian University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $56,700 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University 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/