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Overview |
Trinity College | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 6,321 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,430 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,430 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,990 | $23,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,806 | $37,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,240 | $22,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,396 | 6,010 | ||
| Admitted | 2,144 | 5,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1460 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity College | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | 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
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (6,321 students vs. 2,276 students)
Trinity College vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or MCPHS?
- Trinity College is 71.3% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($64,430.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at Trinity College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($64,430.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than MCPHS ($31,806 vs. $37,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 33.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($17,990 vs. $23,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 130.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($51,240 vs. $22,249)
Trinity College vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Trinity College (33.5%)
Trinity College vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (86% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $31,200 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/