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Overview |
MCPHS | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MCPHS | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Calvin College | ||
| 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 Calvin College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,231 students)
MCPHS vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Calvin College?
- Calvin College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Calvin College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($38,370.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than MCPHS ($25,775 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 75.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($11,150 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 46.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($26,448 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 132 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
MCPHS vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Calvin College? 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 Calvin College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $55,700 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/