C
Average
Score: 47/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
46/100 · earnings-weighted

Malone University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Canton, Ohio 44709
Malone University campus, Canton, OH
Malone University campus, Canton, OH. Photo: Shtaylor1, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 51%
Outcomes
B
67/100
Affordability
F
10/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
B
72/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,205
Total Enrollment
51%
Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
76%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Malone University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$48,909
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,056
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,289
Median debt at graduation
45%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,081
Average SAT
21
Median ACT
32.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 38th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Malone University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$67,144$73,856-17%#904 of 966#867$23,862
Marketing$40,893$65,015-6%#290 of 516#223$26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$52,431$64,881-5%#585 of 1176#437$24,161
Accounting and Related Services—$55,458-27%#757 of 796#736—
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs$26,204$49,148-11%#19 of 22#17$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$31,005$47,256-13%#489 of 610#425$27,000
Social Work—$46,238-11%#358 of 420#346$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$37,284$41,544-12%#613 of 680#593—
Biology$22,005$41,515-27%#816 of 841#807$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Malone University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $192,360
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,103/mo — vs ~$578/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 44704 (9.3% cap, Canton)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $34,800 $34,800
Room $5,200
Board $6,090
Total Cost (On-Campus) $51,710 $51,710

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
34%
Receive Pell Grants
96%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 40 grads/yr Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 30 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 15 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 14 grads/yr Zoology/Animal Biology 13 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 13 grads/yr Social Work 10 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 10 grads/yr Finance, General 9 grads/yr Psychology, General 8 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 8 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7 grads/yr History, General 6 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 6 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 5 grads/yr Education, General 5 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 5 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 4 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 4 grads/yr Nursing Education 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Malone University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

1,205
Total Students
58%
Women
75%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Hispanic 3%
Black 7%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 36%
Hybrid (Some Online) 44%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 75%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Malone University?
Malone University has an acceptance rate of 76%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Malone University?
Tuition at Malone University is $34,800 for in-state students and $34,800 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Malone University?
The graduation rate at Malone University is 51%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Malone University a good school?
Malone University has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Malone University?
Malone University has a total enrollment of 1,205 students. Most students (75%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology