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Overview |
UConn | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
UConn | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1080/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Molloy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 4,807 students)
UConn vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Molloy College?
- Molloy College is 120.5% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at UConn than Molloy College ($38,340.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Molloy College ($23,985 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 25.7% lower than costs at Molloy College ($13,622 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than University of Connecticut (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 41.9% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($20,822 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 183 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming UConn students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Molloy College (83% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $1,000 more per year than Molloy College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $61,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/