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Overview |
Nyack College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Nyack, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyack.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nyack College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,500 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,184 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,480 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 73% |
Admission |
Nyack College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 285 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 285 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | 1090/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Nyack College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nyack College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,499 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
Nyack College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Nyack College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Nyack College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 1,595 students)
Nyack College vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nyack College or SUNY Cortland?
- Nyack College is 281.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Nyack College than SUNY College at Cortland ($27,000.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Nyack College ($18,304 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 13.8% lower than costs at Nyack College ($13,620 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nyack College than SUNY College at Cortland (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 118.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($20,480 vs. $9,369)
Nyack College vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nyack College or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Nyack College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Nyack College vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nyack College or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Nyack College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Nyack College (67% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $900 more per year than Nyack College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,400)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,499)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/