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Overview |
Western New England University | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 4,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $36,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $36,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $17,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $25,938 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $22,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 5,789 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 4,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Western New England University | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Western New England 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Molloy College is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (4,970 students vs. 3,574 students)
Western New England University vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Molloy College?
- Western New England University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $36,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Western New England University than Molloy College ($43,380.00 vs. $36,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Western New England University ($25,938 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 19.2% lower than costs at Molloy College ($14,900 vs. $17,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Molloy College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 23.7% larger than aid received Molloy College ($27,351 vs. $22,111)
Western New England University vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 13 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Molloy College (75.6%)
Western New England University vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Molloy College is higher than Western New England University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Western New England University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $59,800)
- Molloy College and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Molloy College and Western New England University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/