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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Adelphi University Elon ASU| Molloy College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Molloy College | JMU | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,970 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,280 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,280 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,760 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,938 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,111 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
Molloy College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,789 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 4,379 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Molloy College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 4,970 students)
Molloy College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or JMU?
- Molloy College is 358.4% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($36,280.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Molloy College than James Madison University ($36,280.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than JMU ($25,938 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 41.1% lower than costs at Molloy College ($12,584 vs. $17,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than James Madison University (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 396.2% larger than aid received James Madison University ($22,111 vs. $4,456)
Molloy College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 67 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Molloy College (75.6%)
Molloy College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or JMU? 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 JMU and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Molloy College (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $700 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/