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Overview |
Hampshire College | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 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 | hampshire.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $253 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Nyack College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nyack College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,595 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Nyack College?
- Hampshire College is 95.2% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.2% higher at Hampshire College than Nyack College ($52,714.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nyack College than Hampshire College ($22,184 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 7.4% lower than costs at Nyack College ($14,432 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Nyack College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 118.9% larger than aid received Nyack College ($44,835 vs. $20,480)
Hampshire College vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or Hampshire College .
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire 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 Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Nyack College (61% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $968 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $24,499)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($243 vs. $253)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/