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Overview |
MCPHS | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
MCPHS | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 45% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 2,178 students)
MCPHS vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Delaware Valley University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($39,500.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware Valley University than MCPHS ($29,256 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 31.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,850 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 57.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($28,430 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 76 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Delaware Valley University (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $59,600 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware Valley University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/