Pharmacy Trouble deciding between schools - CU or Regis?

[TheBoneDoctah]

Hello! I have recently been accepted to both pharmacy schools in Colorado but am having trouble deciding. I live close to both, however CU is less expensive than Regis I'm guessing because Regis is a private school. I have interests in exploring pharmacogenomics as this is up and coming, this is important to me as the market is pretty saturated. I also wouldn't mind, however, getting a certification in healthcare administration since my dream would be to work a clinic in a mountain town. Any advice to make this decision easier/clarify any misconceptions? Thanks!

Is one of these schools way better than the other? If not, would go with the cheaper option.

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[gutonc]

From my understanding, Colorado University is a more well known state school.

Which is cheaper? Does the CU Pharmacy school overvalue their name as much as the med school does?

 

[gutonc]

CU is actually cheaper than Regis is since it is a state school and Regis is a private school. The decision seems clear cut but I am struggling with decision as Regis has been nothing but supportive and they have smaller class sizes. However I worry I would have a harder time securing a job/residency than I would at CU since it is more well known.

CU.
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[BC_89]

In this comparison, I would look at 3 things when looking at each school in this tight job market:

1) Regional Accreditation (both have this so its a wash)

2) NAPLEX pass rate --> NAPLEX-Pass-Rates-2020.pdf (nabp.pharmacy)

3) Cost

Given that CU is cheaper for the same exact degree with the past 3 years of over a 90% NAPLEX pass rate (96.6% / 92.68% / 91.50%) you're hands down better off going there. Regis may have cut back on the class size, but nearly 25% of the class failed to pass the NAPLEX last year since they did the cut-back ( 77%).

Not that I think it matters that much in today's market, but CU is ranked a bit higher than Regis according to U.S. News & World Report:

Best Pharmacy Programs - Top Health Schools - US News Rankings

My Conclusion: CU over Regis

 

[lord999]

CU, no question. Bad faculty were removed.

 

[TheBoneDoctah]

With cost being the same and both having good exam pass rates, CU. Hands down.