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Overview |
MCPHS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 38% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 5,416 students)
MCPHS vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 40.4% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($50,624.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than MCPHS ($32,185 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 28.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($15,200 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Widener University Main Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 79.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($32,412 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 38 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
MCPHS vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Widener University Main Campus (69% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $43,200 more per year than Widener University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $59,500)
- Widener University Main Campus and MCPHS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Widener University Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/