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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1090/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Fairfield University | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or MCPHS?
- Fairfield University is 48.7% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Fairfield University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($53,630.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Fairfield University ($38,776 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 16.5% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,750 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Fairfield University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 39.7% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($25,279 vs. $18,093)
Fairfield University vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $25,600 more per year than Fairfield University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $77,100)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Fairfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Fairfield University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairfield University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/