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Overview |
Molloy College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,970 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,280 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,280 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,760 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,938 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,111 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 82% |
Admission |
Molloy College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,789 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 4,379 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Molloy College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 4,970 students)
Molloy College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or Pitt?
- Molloy College is 80% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($36,280.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Pitt than Molloy College ($38,520.00 vs. $36,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Molloy College ($24,338 vs. $25,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 32.3% lower than costs at Molloy College ($13,420 vs. $17,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 109.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($22,111 vs. $10,551)
Molloy College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 205 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Molloy College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Molloy College (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $58,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/