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Overview |
Molloy College | Mason | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
Molloy College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Molloy College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 4,807 students)
Molloy College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or Mason?
- Molloy College is 252.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Mason than Molloy College ($35,377.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Molloy College ($18,479 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 30.5% lower than costs at Molloy College ($13,120 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than George Mason University (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 93.5% larger than aid received George Mason University ($20,822 vs. $10,760)
Molloy College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 86 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
Molloy College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or Mason? 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 Mason and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Molloy College (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $900 more per year than Molloy College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $61,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/