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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Molloy College | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,494 | 4,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $36,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $36,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,350 | $17,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,642 | $25,938 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,582 | $22,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,748 | 5,789 | ||
| Admitted | 18,738 | 4,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Molloy College | ||
| 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
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (9,494 students vs. 4,970 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Molloy College?
- Seton Hall University is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $36,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Seton Hall University than Molloy College ($48,670.00 vs. $36,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Seton Hall University ($25,938 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 2.4% lower than costs at Molloy College ($17,350 vs. $17,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Molloy College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 51.9% larger than aid received Molloy College ($33,582 vs. $22,111)
Seton Hall University vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 78 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Molloy College (75.6%)
Seton Hall University vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall 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 Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Molloy College (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Molloy College graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $61,000)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/