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Overview |
Adelphi University | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Garden City, NY | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,252 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adelphi.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adelphi University | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,085 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,085 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,016 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,953 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,826 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Adelphi University | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,301 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 12,591 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 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 |
Adelphi University | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adelphi University | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Adelphi University | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Adelphi University | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Adelphi University | 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
- Adelphi University is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 4,807 students)
Adelphi University vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adelphi University or Molloy College?
- Adelphi University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Adelphi University than Molloy College ($42,085.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than Molloy College ($26,953 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Molloy College are 5.2% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($17,120 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than Adelphi University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Molloy College ($28,826 vs. $20,822)
Adelphi University vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adelphi University or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Adelphi University .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 27 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Molloy College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Adelphi University vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adelphi 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 Adelphi University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Molloy College (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Adelphi University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $58,400)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/