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Penn State Syracuse Pitt Temple Saint Joseph's University RIT Villanova Rutgers WCU Lehigh NJIT Seton Hall University| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Drexel | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 |
MCPHS | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 47% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 56.9% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Drexel than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($56,595.00 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 Drexel ($38,776 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 15% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,980 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 87.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($33,861 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 144 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Drexel (79.6%)
MCPHS vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Drexel? 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 Drexel and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Drexel University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $25,300 more per year than Drexel graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $77,400)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/