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Overview |
Molloy College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Molloy College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Molloy College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | Otterbein 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 Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 2,458 students)
Molloy College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or Otterbein University?
- Molloy College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Molloy College than Otterbein University ($34,550.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Molloy College ($22,661 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 42.8% lower than costs at Molloy College ($11,988 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Molloy College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Molloy College ($24,060 vs. $20,822)
Molloy College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 53 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
Molloy College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at Molloy College is higher than Otterbein University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Molloy College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Molloy College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein 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/