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Overview |
MCPHS | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 55% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
MCPHS | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 71% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 63.5% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at Lehigh than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($58,970.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than MCPHS ($30,453 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 22.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($15,890 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Lehigh University (99% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 143.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($44,116 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 268 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Lehigh (37%)
MCPHS vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (87% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $13,500 more per year than Lehigh graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $89,200)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/