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Overview |
Bentley | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bentley | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Bentley | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or MCPHS?
- Bentley University is 56.7% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Bentley than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($56,500.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Bentley ($38,776 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bentley University are 4.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($18,660 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Bentley University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 69.9% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($30,733 vs. $18,093)
Bentley vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 174 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley 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 Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (88% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $15,500 more per year than Bentley graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $87,200)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/