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Oakland Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz Ithaca College Heidelberg University DePaul| Rochester College | Nyack College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rochester College | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | #1030 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Rochester College | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | 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 |
Rochester College | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $253 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Rochester College | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Rochester College | Nyack College | ||
| 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
- Nyack College is larger than than Rochester College based on total student enrollment (1,595 students vs. 1,167 students)
Rochester College vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or Nyack College?
- Nyack College is 1% more expensive to attend than Rochester College for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Nyack College than Rochester College ($27,000.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than Nyack College ($18,665 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 64.2% lower than costs at Nyack College ($9,440 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Nyack College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 28.8% larger than aid received Rochester College ($20,480 vs. $15,899)
Rochester College vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester College or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or Rochester College .
- The average SAT score at Rochester College (949) is 48 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming Rochester College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Nyack College (19)
- Accepted freshman Rochester College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Rochester College (71.4%)
Rochester College vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester College 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at Rochester College is higher than Nyack College (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $96 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($24,403 vs. $24,499)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($252 vs. $253)
- More Rochester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/