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Overview |
MCPHS | Villanova | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 52% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MCPHS | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 78% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 68.5% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Villanova than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($60,768.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than MCPHS ($34,837 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 21.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,087 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Villanova University (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 136.7% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($42,834 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 256 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Villanova (23.4%)
MCPHS vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Villanova? 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 Villanova and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (90% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $17,600 more per year than Villanova graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $85,100)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/