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Overview |
Molloy College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Molloy College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Molloy College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Molloy College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 4,807 students)
Molloy College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Molloy College is 388.7% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Molloy College than SUNY at Albany ($34,550.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Molloy College ($17,714 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 9.8% lower than costs at Molloy College ($15,598 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than SUNY at Albany (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 81.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($20,822 vs. $11,485)
Molloy College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 24 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Molloy College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman University at Albany- SUNY students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Molloy College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Molloy College (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $5,200 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/