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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #1030 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 |
Saint Peters; SPC | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | 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
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,595 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Nyack College?
- Saint Peter's University is 43.7% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Nyack College ($38,790.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Nyack College ($11,996 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nyack College are 10.4% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($15,500 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Nyack College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 72.1% larger than aid received Nyack College ($35,256 vs. $20,480)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Peter's University (918) is 17 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming Saint Peters; SPC students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Nyack College (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Saint Peters; SPC (88.8%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Nyack College (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Nyack College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,400)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $501 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($24,499 vs. $25,000)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Saint Peters; SPC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/