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Overview |
Wheaton College | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1090/1370 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Wheaton College | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | MCPHS | ||
| 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or MCPHS?
- Wheaton College is 16.4% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Wheaton College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($41,990.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than MCPHS ($29,961 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 67% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($11,690 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 34.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($24,272 vs. $18,093)
Wheaton College vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 244 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
Wheaton College vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or MCPHS? 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 MCPHS and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (87% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $48,400 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/