Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Adelphi University Long Island University-C W Post Campus St John's SUNY Stony Brook SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Pace University-New York Hofstra Hunter Queens College New York Institute of Technology Binghamton University Saint Joseph's University| Molloy College | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Molloy College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | usmma.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Molloy College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $0 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 11% |
Admission |
Molloy College | USMMA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Molloy College | USMMA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Molloy College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $67 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | USMMA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 26% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Molloy College | USMMA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 91% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Molloy College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 943 students)
Molloy College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or USMMA?
- Molloy College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Molloy College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($34,550.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Molloy College ($4,891 vs. $27,243)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (96% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 363.8% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($20,822 vs. $4,489)
Molloy College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 153 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Molloy College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Molloy College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $31,400 more per year than Molloy College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $61,000)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/