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Overview |
MCPHS | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 1,778 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #177 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $15,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $31,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $45,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 4,702 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 3,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1210/1420 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MCPHS | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 57% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Wheaton College | ||
| 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
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 1,778 students)
MCPHS vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 63.7% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at Wheaton College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($61,600.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than MCPHS ($31,638 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 55.5% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($15,430 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Wheaton College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 103.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($45,217 vs. $22,249)
MCPHS vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or MCPHS .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Wheaton College (71.3%)
MCPHS vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Wheaton College? 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 Wheaton College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $49,000 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College 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/