Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Rockville Centre, NY & Jersey City, NJ
When students choose between Saint Peter's University and Molloy College, they're comparing two private institutions with similar missions but different financial realities. Both serve the New York metro area and focus on preparing students for professional careers.
The core tradeoff: Saint Peter's offers dramatically lower net prices while Molloy delivers substantially higher graduate earnings. The question becomes whether the $13,897 annual savings justifies the long-term earnings gap.
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$27,000
federal loans
$20,500
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$39,248
borrowed by parents
$21,923
borrowed by parents
Saint Peter's is predominantly business-focused, with 25% of graduates earning degrees in business fields. Top programs include Biology (80 graduates annually), Business Administration (56), and Criminal Justice (53).
Molloy has a different emphasis: health programs dominate, led by nursing with 402 graduates. The program mix shows 13% Business and 7% Education.
These different concentrations help explain the earnings divergence — health and nursing careers typically command higher starting salaries than general business programs.
For students prioritizing immediate affordability and serving diverse populations, Saint Peter's delivers strong value at $13,897 less per year. The school achieves solid outcomes while keeping debt manageable for working-class families.
Molloy offers higher long-term earning potential, particularly through its strong nursing and health programs, making it the better choice for students who can manage the higher investment. The data points to Molloy as the stronger long-term financial outcome, but Saint Peter's provides the more accessible path to a college degree.
Your choice should align with your family's financial capacity, career goals, and comfort with educational debt.
Key Takeaway
The numbers favor Molloy, but the best school depends on your goals, values, and career aspirations.
This comparison was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
This comparison uses Azimuth's proprietary ROI model based on U.S. Dept. of Education data. View Full Methodology.
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