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CCSU Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI Emmanuel College University of Maine St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences Rutgers University-Newark SHU UConn| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | University of Connecticut Tri Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $9,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $11,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
MCPHS | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 1,678 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 1,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 990/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
MCPHS | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
MCPHS | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 768 students)
MCPHS vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 130.1% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($38,340.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than MCPHS ($9,990 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Tri Campus are 26.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($15,388 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 60.8% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($18,093 vs. $11,254)
MCPHS vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 82 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (988)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (20)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $40,700 more per year than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/