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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 4,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $36,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $36,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $17,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $25,938 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $22,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 5,789 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 4,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1080/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Molloy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 4,970 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Molloy College?
- Molloy College is 336.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($36,280.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Molloy College than University of Southern Maine ($36,280.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Molloy College ($12,006 vs. $25,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 52.4% lower than costs at Molloy College ($11,650 vs. $17,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Molloy College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 117.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($22,111 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Molloy College (1067) is 83 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming Molloy College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Molloy College (75.6%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Molloy College is higher than University of Southern Maine (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $18,400 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Molloy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/