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William & Mary UNC Chapel Hill JMU Virginia Tech Michigan University of Richmond Georgetown Washington and Lee Adelphi University UCLA Mason UT Austin| Molloy College | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Molloy College | UVA | ||
| Location | Rockville Centre, NY | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | molloy.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Molloy College | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,550 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,550 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,243 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,822 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 34% |
Admission |
Molloy College | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,412 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 4,147 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Molloy College | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Molloy College | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Molloy College | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Molloy College | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 4,807 students)
Molloy College vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Molloy College or UVA?
- Molloy College is 103.5% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at UVA than Molloy College ($51,870.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Molloy College ($19,469 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 32.8% lower than costs at Molloy College ($12,890 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Molloy College than University of Virginia Main Campus (96% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 28.8% larger than aid received Molloy College ($26,818 vs. $20,822)
Molloy College vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Molloy College or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Molloy College .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 297 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming UVA students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than UVA (18.7%)
Molloy College vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Molloy College or UVA? 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 UVA and Molloy College.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Molloy College (94% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $16,200 more per year than Molloy College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $61,000)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/