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Overview |
MCPHS | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MCPHS | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
MCPHS | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 32% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 6,824 students)
MCPHS vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 44.8% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Hofstra than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($52,215.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than MCPHS ($35,036 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 13.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($17,168 vs. $19,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as Hofstra University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 71.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($30,958 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or MCPHS .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
MCPHS vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Hofstra University (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $43,500 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/