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Overview |
MCPHS | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MCPHS | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
MCPHS | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 34% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | DeSales 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 2,991 students)
MCPHS vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 14% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at DeSales University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($41,100.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than MCPHS ($29,104 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 44.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,500 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 53.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($27,824 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 16 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
MCPHS vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or DeSales 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 DeSales University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is the same as at DeSales University (69% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $51,600 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales 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 DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/