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Overview |
Clarkson | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Clarkson | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Molloy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Molloy College is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Molloy College?
- Clarkson University is 59.1% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Clarkson than Molloy College ($54,960.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Clarkson ($27,243 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 2.2% lower than costs at Molloy College ($16,744 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Molloy College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 98.3% larger than aid received Molloy College ($41,285 vs. $20,822)
Clarkson vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 131 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
Clarkson vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Molloy College (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Molloy College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $61,000)
- Molloy College and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Molloy College and Clarkson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/