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Overview |
Lesley University | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lesley University | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lesley University | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Molloy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Molloy College is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Molloy College?
- Molloy College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Molloy College than Lesley University ($34,550.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Lesley University ($27,243 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Molloy College are 11.8% lower than costs at Lesley University ($17,120 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Molloy College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 27.9% larger than aid received Lesley University ($20,822 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at Molloy College (1067) is 1 points higher than at Lesley University (1066)
- Incoming Molloy College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lesley University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
Lesley University vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley 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 Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Molloy College is higher than Lesley University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $22,400 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Molloy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/