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Overview |
MCPHS | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MCPHS | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 62% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Cedarville University | ||
| 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 Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 4,960 students)
MCPHS vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Cedarville University?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at MCPHS than Cedarville University ($36,060.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than MCPHS ($25,462 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 132.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($8,400 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($19,637 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 99 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
MCPHS vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Cedarville University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $56,800 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/