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Overview |
Nyack College | CU | ||
| Location | Nyack, NY | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyack.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nyack College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,500 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,184 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,480 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Nyack College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 285 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 285 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.76 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Nyack College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nyack College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,499 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $224 |
Diversity |
Nyack College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Nyack College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Nyack College | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,595 students)
Nyack College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nyack College or CU?
- Nyack College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Nyack College than Cumberland University ($27,000.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Nyack College ($18,528 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 72.4% lower than costs at Nyack College ($8,990 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Nyack College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Nyack College ($22,145 vs. $20,480)
Nyack College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nyack College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Nyack College .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 88 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming CU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Nyack College (19)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CU (66.2%)
Nyack College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nyack College or CU? 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 CU and Nyack College.
- The graduation rate at Nyack College is higher than Cumberland University (36% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $6,500 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $2,770 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $24,499)
- CU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($224 vs. $253)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/