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Overview |
York | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #1030 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
York | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
York | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $253 |
Diversity |
York | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 56% | ||
Campus |
York | Nyack College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 1,595 students)
York vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Nyack College?
- Nyack College is 289.6% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at Nyack College than CUNY York College ($27,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Nyack College ($6,670 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nyack College are 15.6% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($15,500 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Nyack College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 126.6% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($20,480 vs. $9,036)
York vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or York .
- The average SAT score at Nyack College (901) is 16 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Nyack College is higher than CUNY York College (36% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $3,200 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $15,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($8,800 vs. $24,499)
- York graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($90 vs. $253)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/