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Overview |
MCPHS | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
MCPHS | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MCPHS | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MCPHS | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 45% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 28% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at University of Dayton than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($46,170.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than MCPHS ($30,590 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 26.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($15,390 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of Dayton (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 76.4% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($31,920 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 117 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
MCPHS vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $45,400 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $57,300)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/