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Overview |
Biola University | MCPHS | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Biola University | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Biola University | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Biola University | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Biola University | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Biola University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 5,387 students)
Biola University vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or MCPHS?
- Biola University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Biola University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($44,382.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than MCPHS ($31,522 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 85.5% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($10,522 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 46.6% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($26,521 vs. $18,093)
Biola University vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Biola University (1115) is 45 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Biola University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $53,800 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/