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Overview |
Springfield College | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 4,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $36,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $36,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $17,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $25,938 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $22,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 5,789 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 4,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Springfield College | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Molloy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Molloy College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (4,970 students vs. 2,785 students)
Springfield College vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Molloy College?
- Springfield College is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $36,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Springfield College than Molloy College ($42,566.00 vs. $36,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Springfield College ($25,938 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 25.1% lower than costs at Molloy College ($14,202 vs. $17,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Molloy College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 30.3% larger than aid received Molloy College ($28,817 vs. $22,111)
Springfield College vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Molloy College (1067) is 25 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Molloy College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College 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 Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Molloy College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Molloy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/