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Overview |
OC Comets | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
OC Comets | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 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 |
OC Comets | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OC Comets | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 56% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | Nyack College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nyack College is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,595 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or Nyack College?
- Olivet College is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at OC Comets than Nyack College ($31,664.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than Nyack College ($21,394 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 37.9% lower than costs at Nyack College ($11,242 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Nyack College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 14.1% larger than aid received Nyack College ($23,361 vs. $20,480)
OC Comets vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Olivet College (931) is 30 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming OC Comets students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Nyack College (19)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
OC Comets vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets or Nyack 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 Nyack College and OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Nyack College (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $7,100 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,300)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($24,499 vs. $27,000)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/