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Overview |
Nyack College | CHC | ||
| Location | Nyack, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyack.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nyack College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,184 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,480 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Nyack College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 285 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 285 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.76 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Nyack College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nyack College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,499 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $273 |
Diversity |
Nyack College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Nyack College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Nyack College | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (1,595 students vs. 1,420 students)
Nyack College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nyack College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 44.3% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at CHC than Nyack College ($38,950.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nyack College than CHC ($22,184 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 29.2% lower than costs at Nyack College ($12,000 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Nyack College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 43% larger than aid received Nyack College ($29,288 vs. $20,480)
Nyack College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nyack College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Nyack College .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 65 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming CHC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Nyack College (19)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CHC (98.2%)
Nyack College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nyack College or CHC? 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 CHC and Nyack College.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Nyack College (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $1,100 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,300)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $1,982 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($24,499 vs. $26,481)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($253 vs. $273)
- More CHC 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/