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Overview |
Molloy College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Molloy College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Molloy College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 4,807 students)
Molloy College vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 43% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Molloy College ($49,410.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Saint Joseph's University ($27,243 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 12% lower than costs at Molloy College ($15,285 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Molloy College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 43.2% larger than aid received Molloy College ($29,822 vs. $20,822)
Molloy College vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Molloy College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
Molloy College vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Molloy College (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Molloy College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $61,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/