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Overview |
Molloy College | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Molloy College | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Molloy College | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Molloy College | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | Nazareth College | ||
| 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
- Molloy College is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 2,522 students)
Molloy College vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or Nazareth College?
- Nazareth College is 8% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Nazareth College than Molloy College ($37,330.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Nazareth College ($27,243 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 12.7% lower than costs at Molloy College ($15,190 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Molloy College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 8.7% larger than aid received Molloy College ($22,625 vs. $20,822)
Molloy College vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Molloy College .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
Molloy College vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Molloy College (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Nazareth College 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/