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Overview |
Ithaca College | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 4,807 students)
Ithaca College vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Molloy College?
- Ithaca College is 39.3% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Ithaca College than Molloy College ($48,126.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Ithaca College ($27,243 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 7.4% lower than costs at Molloy College ($15,934 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Molloy College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 42.5% larger than aid received Molloy College ($29,677 vs. $20,822)
Ithaca College vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Ithaca College .
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Molloy College (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/