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Overview |
Molloy College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Molloy College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Molloy College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Molloy College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Molloy College is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 3,026 students)
Molloy College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Arcadia than Molloy College ($46,430.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Arcadia ($27,243 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 24.8% lower than costs at Molloy College ($13,720 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Molloy College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 48.6% larger than aid received Molloy College ($30,934 vs. $20,822)
Molloy College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 37 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
Molloy College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at Molloy College is higher than Arcadia University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $14,600 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and Molloy College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Molloy College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia 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/