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Drew University Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz Bloomfield College FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| College of Saint Elizabeth | Nyack College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
CSE | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 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 |
CSE | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
CSE | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
CSE | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 56% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Nyack College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nyack College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,595 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Nyack College?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at CSE than Nyack College ($32,900.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Nyack College ($21,689 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 21.6% lower than costs at Nyack College ($12,744 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Nyack College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 46% larger than aid received Nyack College ($29,905 vs. $20,480)
CSE vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Nyack College (901) is 95 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Nyack College (58% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $900 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,500)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $501 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($24,499 vs. $25,000)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/