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Overview |
Wesleyan University | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or MCPHS?
- Wesleyan University is 76.7% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at Wesleyan University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($63,722.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than MCPHS ($21,270 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan University are 7.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($18,180 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Wesleyan University (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 230.7% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($59,825 vs. $18,093)
Wesleyan University vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Wesleyan University .
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (92% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $44,700 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/