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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI WestConn Quinnipiac Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth| Central Connecticut State University | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | MCPHS | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CCSU | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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 | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
CCSU | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 6,824 students)
CCSU vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or MCPHS?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 457.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at MCPHS than Central Connecticut State University ($36,060.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than MCPHS ($17,088 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 56.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($12,464 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Central Connecticut State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 191.3% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($18,093 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 59 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Central Connecticut State University (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $53,700 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/