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Overview |
Molloy College | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Molloy College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Molloy College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Molloy College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Molloy College is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 2,242 students)
Molloy College vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or Misericordia University?
- Molloy College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Molloy College than Misericordia University ($34,550.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than Molloy College ($27,033 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 15.9% lower than costs at Molloy College ($14,776 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Molloy College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Molloy College ($23,008 vs. $20,822)
Molloy College vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 2 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
Molloy College vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or Misericordia University? 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 Misericordia University and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Molloy College (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $52,000)
- Misericordia University and Molloy College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Misericordia University and Molloy College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/