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Loyola Marymount USD Pepperdine Oxy USC SCU UOP Cal State Fullerton San Diego State UC Riverside USF UCI| Chapman University | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chapman | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Chapman | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 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 |
Chapman | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chapman | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Chapman | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | 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
- Chapman University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 6,824 students)
Chapman vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or MCPHS?
- Chapman University is 67.2% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Chapman than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($60,288.00 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 Chapman ($38,776 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 15.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,954 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Chapman University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 85.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($33,510 vs. $18,093)
Chapman vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 147 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman 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 Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $48,600 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/