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Overview |
KSC | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #1030 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
KSC | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 | Dec 1, 2024 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
KSC | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $253 |
Diversity |
KSC | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
KSC | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 56% | ||
Campus |
KSC | 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,595 students)
KSC vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Nyack College?
- Nyack College is 129.7% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Nyack College than Keene State College ($27,000.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Nyack College ($19,546 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 14.5% lower than costs at Nyack College ($13,534 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Nyack College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 103.1% larger than aid received Keene State College ($20,480 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 90 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming KSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Nyack College (19)
- Accepted freshman KSC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than KSC (89.5%)
KSC vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Nyack College (57% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $2,000 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,400)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $1,796 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($24,499 vs. $26,295)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($253 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/