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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI Penn State Emmanuel College St John's UMass Dartmouth UMass USciences UHart CCSU Monmouth University Rutgers University-Newark| University of Saint Joseph | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | MCPHS | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
USJ | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
USJ | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
USJ | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 37% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or MCPHS?
- University of Saint Joseph is 16.6% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at USJ than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($42,050.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than MCPHS ($25,860 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 47.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,240 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 56.5% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($28,311 vs. $18,093)
USJ vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 138 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than University of Saint Joseph (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $51,500 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $51,200)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and USJ 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 USJ students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/