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Overview |
Molloy College | F&M | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 63% |
Admission |
Molloy College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Molloy College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Molloy College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | F&M | ||
| 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
- Molloy College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 1,990 students)
Molloy College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 90% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at F&M than Molloy College ($65,652.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than F&M ($27,243 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 13.8% lower than costs at Molloy College ($15,040 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than Franklin and Marshall College (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 136.2% larger than aid received Molloy College ($49,177 vs. $20,822)
Molloy College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Molloy College .
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
Molloy College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or F&M? 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 F&M and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Molloy College (85% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $900 more per year than Molloy College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $61,000)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/