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Penn State Abington WCU Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI John Jay Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences Ship Penn State Harrisburg| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 70% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCPHS | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 1,196 students)
MCPHS vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Penn State Brandywine?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 146.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at MCPHS than Penn State Brandywine ($36,060.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than MCPHS ($21,600 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 40.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,930 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Penn State Brandywine (99% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 87.7% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($18,093 vs. $9,638)
MCPHS vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 101 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Penn State Brandywine (69% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $47,400 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/