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Overview |
Canisius | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Canisius | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Canisius | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Canisius | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | 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 Canisius based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Molloy College?
- Molloy College is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Molloy College than Canisius College ($34,550.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Molloy College ($19,635 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 40.8% lower than costs at Molloy College ($12,158 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Molloy College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 1.9% larger than aid received Molloy College ($21,215 vs. $20,822)
Canisius vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 11 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Canisius students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
Canisius vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius 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 Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Molloy College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/