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Overview |
Molloy College | JCU | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Molloy College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Molloy College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Molloy College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 2,922 students)
Molloy College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at JCU than Molloy College ($45,490.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than JCU ($27,243 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 29.7% lower than costs at Molloy College ($13,200 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Molloy College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 46.1% larger than aid received Molloy College ($30,415 vs. $20,822)
Molloy College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 60 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
Molloy College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or JCU? 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 JCU and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Molloy College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $3,400 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/