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Overview |
Queens College | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #1030 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Queens College | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 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 |
Queens College | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $253 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Queens College | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Nyack College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 1,595 students)
Queens College vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Nyack College?
- Nyack College is 289.6% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at Nyack College than CUNY Queens College ($27,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Nyack College ($6,434 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nyack College are 0.3% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($15,500 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Nyack College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 158.4% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($20,480 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 209 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Accepted freshman Queens College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than Nyack College (53% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Nyack College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $46,400)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $13,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $24,499)
- Queens College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($113 vs. $253)
- More Queens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/