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CCSU WestConn SCSU Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences Western New England University UConn| Eastern Connecticut State University | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 6,321 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $23,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $37,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $22,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 6,010 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 5,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1080/1340 | ||
| 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 |
ECSU | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
ECSU | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 37% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or MCPHS?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 464.5% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.4% higher at MCPHS than Eastern Connecticut State University ($37,620.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than MCPHS ($21,205 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 39% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($17,258 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 125.5% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($22,249 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $56,300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/