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Overview |
Hunter | Molloy College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 4,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $36,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $36,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $17,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $25,938 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $22,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 94% |
Admission |
Hunter | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 5,789 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 4,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 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 |
Hunter | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hunter | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Molloy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 4,970 students)
Hunter vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Molloy College?
- Molloy College is 423.5% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($36,280.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.8% higher at Molloy College than CUNY Hunter College ($36,280.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Molloy College ($4,127 vs. $25,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 56.8% lower than costs at Molloy College ($11,324 vs. $17,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than CUNY Hunter College (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 129.7% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($22,111 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 98 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter 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 Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Molloy College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Molloy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/