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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU| Central Connecticut State University | Nyack College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Nyack College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #1030 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CCSU | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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 26, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 56% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Nyack College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,595 students)
CCSU vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Nyack College?
- Nyack College is 317.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Nyack College than Central Connecticut State University ($27,000.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Nyack College ($17,088 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 24.4% lower than costs at Nyack College ($12,464 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nyack College than Central Connecticut State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 229.7% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($20,480 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 110 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Nyack College (19)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Nyack College (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Nyack College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,400)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,499)
- CCSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/