CSI-CUNY vs Molloy College

College of Staten Island CUNY and Molloy College, two distinct institutions with unique offerings, stand side by side in this comprehensive comparison. While both are located in New York, they differ in several key aspects. College of Staten Island CUNY boasts a significantly higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Molloy College, on the other hand, offers a more diverse range of undergraduate programs, including popular majors like Nursing and Business Administration. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, such as student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your higher education journey. Discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	College of Staten Island CUNY	Molloy College
Overview
Location	Staten Island, New York	Rockville Centre, New York
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	73.0%	83.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	99.2%	79.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $65
SAT range	N/A	1110 - 1320
ACT range	N/A	25 - 32
Students submitting SAT score		21.0%
Students submitting ACT score		5.0%
Total number of applicants	11,794	5,108
Total number of admissions given out	11,695	4,052
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,603	541
Yield rate	22.3%	13.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $31,805 Out of state: $39,755	$52,771
Average net price	$6,818	$25,540
Tuition	In state: $6,930 Out of state: $14,880	$32,900
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $15,640 Meal plan: $3,950	Room/dormitory: $12,180 Meal plan: $4,330
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $6,933	96.0% Average amount $19,937
Students receiving federal student loan	10.0% Average amount $4,740	62.0% Average amount $5,337
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,922	6.0% Average amount $19,747

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	10,743 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%	3,308 Men 27.9% Women 72.1%
Graduate students	1,050 Men 26.4% Women 73.6%	1,602 Men 18.0% Women 82.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	7.8%
International students	2.3%	0.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	440	323
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	New York Texas California Connecticut Mississippi

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Business Psychology Health Professions Education	Health Professions Education Business Visual & Performing Arts Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	33.9%	70.1%
Dropout rate	29.2%	28.6%
Transferred out	32.8%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $109,286 Year 3: $117,824 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $97,852 Year 2: $94,579 Year 3: $97,105 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,632 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $78,941 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,040 Year 2: $59,948 Year 3: $71,841 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,127 Year 2: $61,888 Year 3: $69,110 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $66,618 Year 2: $66,104 Year 3: $67,407 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,020 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $60,138 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,396 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $57,179 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,139 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $56,980 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,578 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $56,689	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $117,831 Year 2: $111,140 Year 3: $119,807 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $92,243 Year 2: $90,956 Year 3: $94,803 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,497 Year 2: $68,499 Year 3: $75,437 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,640 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $74,664 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,039 Year 2: $63,600 Year 3: $73,738 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $70,960 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $69,840 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,727 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $66,859 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,745 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $66,767 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,610 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $59,008 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,912 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $56,763

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