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Overview |
Bard College | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 4,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $36,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $36,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $17,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $25,938 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $22,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 94% |
Admission |
Bard College | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 5,789 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 4,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1080/1310 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bard College | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Molloy College | ||
| 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
- Molloy College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (4,970 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Molloy College?
- Bard College is 73.1% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $36,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Bard College than Molloy College ($62,790.00 vs. $36,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Molloy College ($25,218 vs. $25,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Molloy College are 1.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($17,760 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than Bard College (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 155% larger than aid received Molloy College ($56,380 vs. $22,111)
Bard College vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Bard College .
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Molloy College? 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 Molloy College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Molloy College (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $19,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/