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Adelphi University Long Island University-C W Post Campus St John's Drew University Monmouth University SUNY Stony Brook SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale FDU Pace University-New York Montclair State University Kean Hofstra| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Molloy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
FDU | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 |
FDU | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
FDU | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Molloy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Molloy College is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Molloy College?
- Molloy College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Molloy College than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($34,550.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Molloy College ($21,408 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 9.8% lower than costs at Molloy College ($15,588 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Molloy College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 36.6% larger than aid received Molloy College ($28,436 vs. $20,822)
FDU vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Molloy College (1067) is 33 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Molloy College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
FDU vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Molloy College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $8,100 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Molloy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/