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UMass Adelphi University University of Massachusetts-Lowell Long Island University-C W Post Campus St John's Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU SUNY Stony Brook UNH Manchester SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Molloy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Molloy College | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1080/1310 | ||
| 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 |
UMass Dartmouth | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Molloy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 4,807 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Molloy College?
- Molloy College is 143.7% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($34,550.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Molloy College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($34,550.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Molloy College ($19,700 vs. $27,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are 3.8% lower than costs at Molloy College ($16,493 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Molloy College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Molloy College students is 107.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($20,822 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at Molloy College (1067) is 42 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming Molloy College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Molloy College? 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 Molloy College and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Molloy College is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $12,000 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/