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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU Muhlenberg College| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
MCPHS | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 79% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 2,764 students)
MCPHS vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 63.4% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Lafayette College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($61,482.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than MCPHS ($34,728 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 28.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($18,640 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Lafayette College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 98.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($44,126 vs. $22,249)
MCPHS vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 224 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
MCPHS vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (88% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $21,700 more per year than Lafayette College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $81,000)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/