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Overview |
Molloy College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,970 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,280 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,280 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,760 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,938 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,111 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Molloy College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,789 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 4,379 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Molloy College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Molloy College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- Molloy College is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (4,970 students vs. 3,808 students)
Molloy College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or Mary Washington College?
- Molloy College is 305.9% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($36,280.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Molloy College than University of Mary Washington ($36,280.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Molloy College ($21,615 vs. $25,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 26.5% lower than costs at Molloy College ($14,040 vs. $17,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Molloy College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 148.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($22,111 vs. $8,901)
Molloy College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 43 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Molloy College (75.6%)
Molloy College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Molloy College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/