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Overview |
Nyack College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Nyack, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyack.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nyack College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,500 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 88% |
Admission |
Nyack College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | - | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.76 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | 960/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Nyack College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nyack College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,499 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $221 |
Diversity |
Nyack College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Nyack College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Nyack College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 1,595 students)
Nyack College vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nyack College or Buffalo State College?
- Nyack College is 281.9% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at Nyack College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($27,000.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nyack College are 7.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($15,500 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Nyack College (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is ?% larger than aid received Nyack College ($8,921 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Nyack College or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Nyack College .
- The average SAT score at Nyack College (901) is the same at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Nyack College students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Buffalo State College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (2.84) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
Nyack College vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nyack College or Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College and Nyack College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Nyack College (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $24,499)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($221 vs. $253)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/