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Westmont College Biola University USD Pepperdine San Diego State Azusa Pacific University Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI Chapman UCSD USF Loyola Marymount| Point Loma Nazarene University | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | MCPHS | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
PLNU | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1090/1370 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PLNU | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
PLNU | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 37% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | MCPHS | ||
| 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or MCPHS?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 12% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at PLNU than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($40,400.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than MCPHS ($34,933 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 65.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($11,800 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Loma Nazarene University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($19,422 vs. $18,093)
PLNU vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 78 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than PLNU (81.9%)
PLNU vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or MCPHS? 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 MCPHS and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $49,200 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/