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Overview |
Molloy College | W&J | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,970 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,280 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,280 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,760 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,938 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,111 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Molloy College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,789 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 4,379 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Molloy College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Molloy College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | W&J | ||
| 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
- Molloy College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (4,970 students vs. 1,162 students)
Molloy College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or W&J?
- Molloy College is 31.4% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($36,280.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Molloy College than Washington & Jefferson College ($36,280.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than W&J ($25,938 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 27.7% lower than costs at Molloy College ($13,910 vs. $17,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Molloy College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 76.3% larger than aid received Molloy College ($38,971 vs. $22,111)
Molloy College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Molloy College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Molloy College (75.6%)
Molloy College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or W&J? 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 W&J and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Molloy College (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $4,100 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $56,900)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Molloy College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Molloy College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/