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Overview |
MCPHS | Queens College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,321 | 16,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #174 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,988 | $16,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,182 | $5,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $8,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,010 | 20,800 | ||
| Admitted | 5,121 | 14,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1340 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $113 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MCPHS | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Queens College | ||
| 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
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 6,321 students)
MCPHS vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Queens College?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 442.9% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.8% higher at MCPHS than CUNY Queens College ($37,620.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than MCPHS ($5,339 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 45.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($16,464 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than CUNY Queens College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 149.9% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($22,249 vs. $8,904)
MCPHS vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 40 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Queens College (68.5%)
MCPHS vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Queens College? 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 College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than CUNY Queens College (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $51,900 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/