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Overview |
Molloy College | VCU | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
Molloy College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Molloy College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Molloy College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 4,807 students)
Molloy College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or VCU?
- Molloy College is 177.3% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Molloy College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($34,550.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Molloy College ($21,294 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 39.4% lower than costs at Molloy College ($12,279 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than Virginia Commonwealth University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 65.5% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($20,822 vs. $12,583)
Molloy College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 30 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Molloy College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
Molloy College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or VCU? 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 VCU and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at Molloy College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $13,500 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Molloy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/