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Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Nyack College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nyack College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Nyack, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyack.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nyack College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,500 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,184 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,480 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
Nyack College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 285 | - | ||
| Admitted | 285 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.76 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Nyack College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nyack College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,499 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
Nyack College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Nyack College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Nyack College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,595 students)
Nyack College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nyack College or Penn College?
- Nyack College is 74.8% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Nyack College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($27,000.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nyack College than Penn College ($22,184 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 27.8% lower than costs at Nyack College ($12,130 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nyack College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 182.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($20,480 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Nyack College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Nyack College .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
Nyack College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nyack College or Penn 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 Penn College and Nyack College.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Nyack College (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,499)
- Penn College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/