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Overview |
MCPHS | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
MCPHS | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 44% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,430 students)
MCPHS vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Western New England University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($41,750.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than MCPHS ($30,214 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 33.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,670 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 37% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($24,781 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 10 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Western New England University (88%)
MCPHS vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Western New England 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 Western New England University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Western New England University (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $42,900 more per year than Western New England University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $59,800)
- Western New England University and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Western New England 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 Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/