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Overview |
Quinnipiac | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 6,824 students)
Quinnipiac vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or MCPHS?
- Quinnipiac University is 36.4% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Quinnipiac than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($49,170.00 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 Quinnipiac ($38,776 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 22.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($15,950 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 64.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($29,689 vs. $18,093)
Quinnipiac vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 25 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $37,200 more per year than Quinnipiac graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $65,500)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac 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/