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Overview |
Molloy College | WCU | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,970 | 17,076 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,280 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,280 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,760 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,938 | $21,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,111 | $5,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 70% |
Admission |
Molloy College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,789 | 16,467 | ||
| Admitted | 4,379 | 13,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Molloy College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (17,076 students vs. 4,970 students)
Molloy College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or WCU?
- Molloy College is 370.2% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($36,280.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.1% higher at Molloy College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($36,280.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Molloy College ($21,684 vs. $25,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 42.4% lower than costs at Molloy College ($12,474 vs. $17,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (94% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 301.8% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($22,111 vs. $5,503)
Molloy College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 5 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Molloy College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Molloy College (75.6%)
Molloy College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or WCU? 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 WCU and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Molloy College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $12,000 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU 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/