Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Rockville Centre, NY & Bronx, NY
When students choose between University of Mount Saint Vincent and Molloy College, they're comparing two New York nursing schools with different price-to-outcome ratios. Both institutions focus heavily on health sciences, but Molloy graduates earn $12,033 more at the median despite costing $6,950/year more.
Mount Saint Vincent serves 43% Pell recipients versus Molloy's 30%, yet achieves earnings $27,852 beyond demographic expectations. The question becomes: which path better serves your career goals and financial circumstances?
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$27,000
federal loans
$25,000
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$39,248
borrowed by parents
$32,040
borrowed by parents
Both schools are health-focused institutions where nursing dominates. Mount Saint Vincent's largest program is Registered Nursing with 196 graduates annually, followed by Psychology (55) and Business Administration (43).
Molloy follows a similar pattern with Nursing producing 402 graduates, Special Education (39), and Business Administration (33). Mount Saint Vincent shows 13% Business and 8% Social Sciences, while Molloy emphasizes 13% Business and 7% Education.
This program overlap makes the earnings difference particularly notable — similar training, different outcomes.
For students prioritizing nursing careers in New York, Molloy delivers higher earnings and better completion rates despite the $6,950/year premium. Mount Saint Vincent offers more affordable access to similar programs and demonstrates impressive effectiveness with its student population, making it the better choice for families where cost is the primary concern.
The data points to Molloy as the stronger long-term financial value — the higher earnings typically offset the additional borrowing within a few years. However, Mount Saint Vincent serves students well who need the most affordable pathway to healthcare careers.
The right choice depends on your family's financial capacity and willingness to invest more upfront for better career outcomes.
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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