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Overview |
Molloy College | CNU | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 66% |
Admission |
Molloy College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Molloy College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Molloy College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 4,559 students)
Molloy College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or CNU?
- Molloy College is 268.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Molloy College than Christopher Newport University ($34,550.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Molloy College ($23,287 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 42.8% lower than costs at Molloy College ($11,990 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than Christopher Newport University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 159.6% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($20,822 vs. $8,022)
Molloy College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 88 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
Molloy College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or CNU? 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 CNU and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at Molloy College is the same as at Christopher Newport University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $13,900 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/