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Overview |
Nyack College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Nyack, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyack.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Nyack College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,500 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,184 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,480 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
Nyack College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 285 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 285 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.76 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nyack College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nyack College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,499 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $274 |
Diversity |
Nyack College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Nyack College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Nyack College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nyack College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,595 students vs. 172 students)
Nyack College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nyack College or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 50% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at PAFA than Nyack College ($40,500.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nyack College than PAFA ($22,184 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nyack College are 13% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($15,500 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nyack College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 27.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($20,480 vs. $16,087)
Nyack College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nyack College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Nyack College .
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than PAFA (91.3%)
Nyack College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nyack College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Nyack College.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Nyack College (73% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $24,400 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $22,000)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($24,499 vs. $26,500)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($253 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/