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Overview |
Staten Island | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 285 | ||
| Admitted | - | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Staten Island | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $253 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Staten Island | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Nyack College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 1,595 students)
Staten Island vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Nyack College?
- Nyack College is 289.6% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at Nyack College than CUNY College of Staten Island ($27,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Nyack College ($7,217 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nyack College are 29.4% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($15,500 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Nyack College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 154.1% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($20,480 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Staten Island students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
Staten Island vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island 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 Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Nyack College (48% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $10,512 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($13,987 vs. $24,499)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($144 vs. $253)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/