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Overview |
Nyack College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Nyack, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 2,427 | ||
| 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 | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nyack College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,500 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,184 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,480 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Nyack College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 285 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 285 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.76 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Nyack College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nyack College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,499 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Nyack College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Nyack College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Nyack College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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 Potsdam is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,595 students)
Nyack College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nyack College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Nyack College is 281.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam 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 Potsdam ($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 Potsdam than Nyack College ($15,310 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 6.2% lower than costs at Nyack College ($14,600 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nyack College than SUNY College at Potsdam (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 76.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($20,480 vs. $11,632)
Nyack College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nyack College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Nyack College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
Nyack College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nyack College or SUNY-Potsdam? 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-Potsdam and Nyack College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Nyack College (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $7,300 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,100)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $501 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($24,499 vs. $25,000)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/