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Overview |
UD | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
UD | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UD | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 4,807 students)
UD vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Molloy College?
- Molloy College is 158.4% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at UD than Molloy College ($35,890.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Molloy College ($18,044 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 20.3% lower than costs at Molloy College ($14,234 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than University of Delaware (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 68.3% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($20,822 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 131 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming UD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Molloy College (78% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $300 more per year than Molloy College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $61,000)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/