# Malone University

Private nonprofit college in Canton, OH. IPEDS ID 203775.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/malone-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/malone-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 76% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $20,948 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 45%; beats 47% of OH colleges and 33% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $48,909; beats 38% of OH colleges and 37% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,515

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,290 |
| 30-48k | $17,253 |
| 48-75k | $17,667 |
| 75-110k | $24,502 |
| 110k+ | $24,613 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.22 years on average (41% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $48,909 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,290 | $56,084 | 4.2 years |
| 30-48k | $17,253 | $72,808 | 5.4 years |
| 48-75k | $17,667 | $74,555 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $24,502 | $103,398 | 7.7 years |
| 110k+ | $24,613 | $103,867 | 7.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $49,754
- Tuition and fees: $37,160
- Housing and meals: $11,290; books: $1,300

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 470–590; SAT math: 460–590; ACT: 18–24 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,335 applicants, 1,009 admitted, 219 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 76%, ACT 18–24 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 76%, ACT 17–24 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (47 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $67,144 | $73,856 | $32,055 |
| Marketing | $40,893 | $65,015 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $52,431 | $64,881 | $27,965 |
| Accounting | not reported | $55,458 | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $26,204 | $49,148 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,005 | $47,256 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | not reported | $46,238 | $27,673 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $37,284 | $41,544 | not reported |
| Biology | $22,005 | $41,515 | $27,000 |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Crafts / Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $81,130 (Canton-Massillon, OH), $94,270 (OH), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $79,610 (Canton-Massillon, OH), $82,510 (OH), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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