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Ohio State Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI ONU Capital University Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences JCU Kent State| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Otterbein University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
MCPHS | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 2,458 students)
MCPHS vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Otterbein University?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at MCPHS than Otterbein University ($36,060.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than MCPHS ($22,661 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 62.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($11,988 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 33% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($24,060 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 50 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
MCPHS vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Otterbein University (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $57,900 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and MCPHS graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/