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Overview |
Molloy College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,970 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,280 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,280 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,760 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,938 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,111 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Molloy College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,789 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 4,379 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Molloy College | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Molloy College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 4,970 students)
Molloy College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 60.7% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $36,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Drexel than Molloy College ($58,293.00 vs. $36,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Drexel ($25,938 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 1.2% lower than costs at Molloy College ($17,550 vs. $17,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Molloy College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 52.2% larger than aid received Molloy College ($33,654 vs. $22,111)
Molloy College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 147 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Molloy College (75.6%)
Molloy College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Molloy College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Molloy College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $61,000)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/