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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | Nyack College | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 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 | colby-sawyer.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | Nyack College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nyack College is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (1,595 students vs. 943 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or Nyack College?
- Colby Sawyer College is 71.7% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Nyack College ($46,364.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nyack College than Colby-Sawyer ($22,184 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nyack College are 5.6% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($15,500 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Nyack College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 85.1% larger than aid received Nyack College ($37,913 vs. $20,480)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or Colby-Sawyer .
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Colby-Sawyer (78%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than Nyack College (54% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,900)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($24,499 vs. $27,000)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/