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Overview |
Nyack College | MBC | ||
| Location | Nyack, NY | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyack.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nyack College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,500 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,184 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,480 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Nyack College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 285 | - | ||
| Admitted | 285 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.76 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Nyack College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nyack College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,499 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nyack College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Nyack College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Nyack College | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,595 students)
Nyack College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nyack College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at MBC than Nyack College ($31,611.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Nyack College ($18,746 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 50.2% lower than costs at Nyack College ($10,320 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Nyack College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 19.1% larger than aid received Nyack College ($24,389 vs. $20,480)
Which college is harder to get into, Nyack College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Nyack College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 108 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming MBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Nyack College (19)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
Nyack College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nyack College or MBC? 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 MBC and Nyack College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Nyack College (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $8,000 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,400)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($24,499 vs. $27,000)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/