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Overview |
MCPHS | Elon | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 68% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MCPHS | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 80% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Elon | ||
| 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
- Elon University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Elon?
- Elon University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Elon than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($41,734.00 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 Elon ($38,776 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 40.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,886 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Elon University (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 30.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($18,093 vs. $13,880)
MCPHS vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 141 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Elon (74.5%)
MCPHS vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Elon? 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 Elon and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $46,500 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon 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/