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Overview |
MCPHS | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
MCPHS | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1020/1290 | ||
| 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 | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
MCPHS | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 45% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | George Fox 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 George Fox University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 4,028 students)
MCPHS vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or George Fox University?
- George Fox University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at George Fox University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($38,860.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Fox University than MCPHS ($28,840 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 49.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,050 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than George Fox University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 37% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($24,779 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or George Fox University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between George Fox University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 19 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming MCPHS students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or George Fox 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 George Fox University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than George Fox University (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $53,700 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $49,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $4,634 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,366 vs. $27,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/