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Overview |
Molloy College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,970 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,280 | $42,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,280 | $42,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,760 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,938 | $28,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,111 | $27,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Molloy College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,789 | 10,510 | ||
| Admitted | 4,379 | 6,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Molloy College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Molloy College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| 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
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (5,114 students vs. 4,970 students)
Molloy College vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 16% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($42,100.00 vs. $36,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Abilene Christian University than Molloy College ($42,100.00 vs. $36,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Abilene Christian University ($25,938 vs. $28,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 42.1% lower than costs at Molloy College ($12,500 vs. $17,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Molloy College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Molloy College ($27,914 vs. $22,111)
Molloy College vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 25 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Abilene Christian University (63.9%)
Molloy College vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at Molloy College is higher than Abilene Christian University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/