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Overview |
Molloy College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Molloy College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Molloy College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 2,854 students)
Molloy College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 78.8% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at Gettysburg College than Molloy College ($61,760.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Gettysburg College ($27,243 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 14.7% lower than costs at Molloy College ($14,930 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than Gettysburg College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 107.7% larger than aid received Molloy College ($43,239 vs. $20,822)
Molloy College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Molloy College .
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Molloy College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Molloy College (85% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $100 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/