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Overview |
Hood | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 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 | hood.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hood | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Hood | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Hood | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Hood | 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
- Hood College is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,595 students)
Hood vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Nyack College?
- Hood College is 62.2% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Hood than Nyack College ($43,800.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nyack College than Hood ($22,184 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 14% lower than costs at Nyack College ($13,600 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Nyack College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 66.2% larger than aid received Nyack College ($34,047 vs. $20,480)
Hood vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Nyack College (68% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $900 more per year than Nyack College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,400)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($24,499 vs. $27,000)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/