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Overview |
Nyack College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Nyack, NY | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyack.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nyack College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,500 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,184 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,480 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Nyack College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 285 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 285 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.76 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | 1015/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Nyack College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nyack College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,499 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Nyack College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Nyack College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Nyack College | Gwynedd Mercy 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,595 students)
Nyack College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nyack College or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 33.5% more expensive to attend than Nyack College for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Nyack College ($36,052.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nyack College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($22,184 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 18.7% lower than costs at Nyack College ($13,056 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Nyack College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 19.7% larger than aid received Nyack College ($24,512 vs. $20,480)
Nyack College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nyack College or Gwynedd Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gwynedd Mercy College or Nyack College .
- The average SAT score at Gwynedd Mercy College (924) is 23 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Nyack College (19)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Nyack College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nyack College or Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy College and Nyack College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Nyack College (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Nyack College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $46,400)
- Nyack College students graduate with a $501 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($24,499 vs. $25,000)
- Nyack College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/