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Overview |
Emerson | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 96% |
Admission |
Emerson | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emerson | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 4,807 students)
Emerson vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Molloy College?
- Emerson College is 51.3% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Emerson than Molloy College ($52,288.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Emerson ($27,243 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Molloy College are 14.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,120 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than Emerson College (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 17% larger than aid received Molloy College ($24,360 vs. $20,822)
Emerson vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 144 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Molloy College (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/