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Overview |
Harding University | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Harding University | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1080/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Harding University | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Harding University | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | 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 Harding University based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Molloy College?
- Molloy College is 53.6% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Molloy College than Harding University ($34,550.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Molloy College ($19,558 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 114.4% lower than costs at Molloy College ($7,984 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than Molloy College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 41.8% larger than aid received Harding University ($20,822 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 68 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University 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 Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is the same as at Molloy College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $44,800)
- Molloy College and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Molloy College and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/