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Overview |
Nyack College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Nyack, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyack.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nyack College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,500 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,184 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,480 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Nyack College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 285 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 285 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.76 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Nyack College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nyack College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,499 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $286 |
Diversity |
Nyack College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Nyack College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Nyack College | Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,595 students vs. 1,324 students)
Nyack College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nyack College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 59.4% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Nyack College ($43,043.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nyack College than Cedar Crest College ($22,184 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 21.8% lower than costs at Nyack College ($12,722 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Nyack College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 58.3% larger than aid received Nyack College ($32,415 vs. $20,480)
Nyack College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nyack College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Nyack College .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 67 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Nyack College (19)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Nyack College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nyack College or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Nyack College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Nyack College (50% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Nyack College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,400)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $3,251 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($24,499 vs. $27,750)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($253 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/