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Overview |
Molloy College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 82% |
Admission |
Molloy College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Molloy College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| 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
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 4,807 students)
Molloy College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Molloy College is 388.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at Molloy College than Stony Brook University ($34,550.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Molloy College ($17,213 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 4.3% lower than costs at Molloy College ($16,408 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than Stony Brook University (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 79.7% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($20,822 vs. $11,584)
Molloy College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 204 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Molloy College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than Molloy College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $1,700 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More SUNY Stony Brook 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/