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Overview |
Holy Cross | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 96% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 |
Holy Cross | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | 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 Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Molloy College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 66.7% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Holy Cross than Molloy College ($57,600.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Holy Cross ($27,243 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 3% lower than costs at Molloy College ($16,620 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than College of the Holy Cross (96% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 90.3% larger than aid received Molloy College ($39,615 vs. $20,822)
Holy Cross vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Holy Cross .
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Molloy College (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $19,400 more per year than Molloy College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $61,000)
- Molloy College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Molloy College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/