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UConn Pace University-New York Gannon University Rowan University New York Institute of Technology UHart Quinnipiac SCSU Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences URI University at Albany- SUNY UMass Dartmouth| University of New Haven | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH | MCPHS | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UNH | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
UNH | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNH | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
UNH | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UNH | 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
- University of New Haven is larger than than MCPHS based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 6,824 students)
UNH vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or MCPHS?
- University of New Haven is 18.2% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at UNH than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($42,610.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Haven than MCPHS ($33,135 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Haven are 4.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($18,608 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 52.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($27,556 vs. $18,093)
UNH vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or UNH .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 4 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming UNH students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
UNH vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than University of New Haven (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $50,400 more per year than UNH graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $52,300)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and UNH graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and UNH 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 UNH students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/