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Wingate University UNC Charlotte Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences Rutgers University-Newark GWU Elon| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Queens University of Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Queens | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #289 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | queens.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Queens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $39,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $39,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $14,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $29,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $25,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Queens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1080/1255 | ||
| 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 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Queens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Queens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Queens | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
MCPHS | Queens | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Queens | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 1,873 students)
MCPHS vs. Queens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Queens?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 8.2% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Queens than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($39,030.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Queens University of Charlotte than MCPHS ($29,459 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Queens University of Charlotte are 39.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,026 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 38.9% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($25,123 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Queens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Queens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 6 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming MCPHS students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Queens (24)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at Queens (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Queens (71.3%)
MCPHS vs. Queens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Queens? 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 Queens and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $58,600 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $44,100)
- Queens University of Charlotte students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/