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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Nyack College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
WPI | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
WPI | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
WPI | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 56% | ||
Campus |
WPI | 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,595 students)
WPI vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Nyack College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 107.4% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at WPI than Nyack College ($56,000.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nyack College than WPI ($22,184 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nyack College are 6.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($15,500 vs. $16,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute as Nyack College (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 32.1% larger than aid received Nyack College ($27,059 vs. $20,480)
WPI vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 1.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Nyack College (76% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $36,300 more per year than Nyack College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $46,400)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($24,499 vs. $27,000)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/