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Overview |
Molloy College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Molloy College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Molloy College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 3,470 students)
Molloy College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 44.4% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Molloy College ($49,886.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Molloy College ($27,193 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 23.4% lower than costs at Molloy College ($13,876 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Molloy College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 86.3% larger than aid received Molloy College ($38,787 vs. $20,822)
Molloy College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 68 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
Molloy College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Molloy College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $5,900 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $55,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Molloy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/