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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1080/1310 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Molloy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Molloy College is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Molloy College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Molloy College ($44,330.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Molloy College ($24,379 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 19.6% lower than costs at Molloy College ($14,320 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Molloy College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 73.6% larger than aid received Molloy College ($36,155 vs. $20,822)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Molloy College (1067) is 54 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Molloy College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University or Molloy 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 Molloy College and Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Molloy College (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/