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Overview |
Nyack College | VSU | ||
| Location | Nyack, NY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyack.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nyack College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,500 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,184 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,480 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
Nyack College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 285 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 285 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.76 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nyack College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nyack College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,499 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $305 |
Diversity |
Nyack College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Nyack College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Nyack College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,595 students)
Nyack College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nyack College or VSU?
- Nyack College is 387.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at Nyack College than Virginia State University ($27,000.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Nyack College ($15,773 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 34.3% lower than costs at Nyack College ($11,544 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nyack College than Virginia State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 78.1% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($20,480 vs. $11,498)
Nyack College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nyack College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Nyack College .
- The average SAT score at Nyack College (901) is 44 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Nyack College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (2.85) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than VSU (89.7%)
Nyack College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nyack College or VSU? 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 VSU and Nyack College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Nyack College (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $9,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,700)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $5,001 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($24,499 vs. $29,500)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($253 vs. $305)
- More Nyack College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/