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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1090/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 8% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,744 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or MCPHS?
- Concordia University Irvine is 9.1% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($39,330.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Irvine than MCPHS ($29,508 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 52.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($12,770 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 36.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($24,623 vs. $18,093)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 41 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Concordia University Irvine (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $54,400 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $4,322 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,678 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/