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Overview |
UD | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
UD | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
UD | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 6,824 students)
UD vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or MCPHS?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 169.7% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at MCPHS than University of Delaware ($36,060.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than MCPHS ($18,044 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 37.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,234 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of Delaware (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 46.2% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($18,093 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 128 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming UD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (78% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $41,400 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/