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Overview |
Ithaca College | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #1030 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $253 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Nyack College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,595 students)
Ithaca College vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Nyack College?
- Ithaca College is 78.2% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Ithaca College than Nyack College ($48,126.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nyack College than Ithaca College ($22,184 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nyack College are 2.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,500 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Nyack College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 44.9% larger than aid received Nyack College ($29,677 vs. $20,480)
Ithaca College vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or Ithaca College .
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Nyack College (74% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Nyack College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,400)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $1,251 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($24,499 vs. $25,750)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($253 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/