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Overview |
MCPHS | Penn | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 46% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
MCPHS | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 67% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 55.9% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.9% higher at Penn than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($56,212.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than MCPHS ($26,123 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pennsylvania are 9.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($17,888 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 216% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($57,175 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 387 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Penn students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Penn (6.5%)
MCPHS vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Penn? 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 and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (96% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $20,900 more per year than MCPHS graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $102,700)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $6,367 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($20,633 vs. $27,000)
- Penn graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/