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Overview |
MCPHS | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 2,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #842 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | lbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $27,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $27,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $21,415 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 351 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $172 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 20% |
Students |
MCPHS | Lancaster Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 32% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Lancaster Bible College | ||
| 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 Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 2,066 students)
MCPHS vs. Lancaster Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Lancaster Bible College?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Lancaster Bible College for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at MCPHS than Lancaster Bible College ($36,060.00 vs. $27,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than MCPHS ($21,415 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 74.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($11,190 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 1.3% larger than aid received Lancaster Bible College ($18,093 vs. $17,852)
MCPHS vs. Lancaster Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Lancaster Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lancaster Bible College or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 67 points higher than at Lancaster Bible College (1003)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lancaster Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lancaster Bible College (3.31)
- Lancaster Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. Lancaster Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Lancaster Bible 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 Lancaster Bible College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Lancaster Bible College (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $67,800 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $10,334 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($16,666 vs. $27,000)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($172 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lancaster Bible College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/