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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz| Southern Connecticut State University | Nyack College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Nyack College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,820 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,870 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,786 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 0% |
Admission |
SCSU | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,303 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,735 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $253 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 56% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (8,820 students vs. 1,595 students)
SCSU vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Nyack College?
- Nyack College is 305.2% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Nyack College than Southern Connecticut State University ($27,000.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 5.4% lower than costs at Nyack College ($14,700 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Nyack College (77% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Nyack College ($8,786 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 17 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Nyack College (19)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
SCSU vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Nyack College (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $600 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,499)
- SCSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($240 vs. $253)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/