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Overview |
Capitol College | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $253 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Nyack College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nyack College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,595 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Nyack College?
- Nyack College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Nyack College than Capitol College ($27,000.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nyack College than Capitol College ($22,184 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 20.9% lower than costs at Nyack College ($12,816 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nyack College than Capitol College (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 42.9% larger than aid received Capitol College ($20,480 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 122 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Nyack College (19)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Nyack College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Nyack College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Nyack College (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $23,700 more per year than Nyack College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $46,400)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $1,237 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($24,499 vs. $25,736)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($253 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/