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Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz Bethel College-North Newton Southwestern College| McPherson College | Nyack College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McPherson College | Nyack College | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
McPherson College | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McPherson College | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 56% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | Nyack College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nyack College is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,595 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or Nyack College?
- McPherson College is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at McPherson College than Nyack College ($32,494.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nyack College than McPherson College ($22,184 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 56.3% lower than costs at Nyack College ($9,918 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Nyack College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 7% larger than aid received Nyack College ($21,916 vs. $20,480)
McPherson College vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at McPherson College (940) is 39 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming McPherson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Nyack College (19)
- Accepted freshman McPherson College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Nyack College (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $2,200 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,200)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $1,501 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($24,499 vs. $26,000)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/