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Overview |
Nyack College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Nyack, NY | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyack.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nyack College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,500 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,184 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,480 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Nyack College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 285 | - | ||
| Admitted | 285 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.76 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Nyack College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nyack College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,499 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nyack College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Nyack College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Nyack College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 1,595 students)
Nyack College vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nyack College or PennWest Edinboro?
- Nyack College is 249.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.3% higher at Nyack College than PennWest Edinboro ($27,000.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 32.9% lower than costs at Nyack College ($11,660 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nyack College than PennWest Edinboro (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($20,480 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Nyack College or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Nyack College .
- The average SAT score at PennWest Edinboro (950) is 49 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming PennWest Edinboro students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Nyack College (19)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
Nyack College vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nyack College or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Nyack College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Nyack College (53% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $8,700 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,700)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($24,499 vs. $27,000)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/