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Overview |
Nyack College | RIC | ||
| Location | Nyack, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyack.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nyack College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,500 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,184 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,480 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 62% |
Admission |
Nyack College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 285 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 285 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.76 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Nyack College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nyack College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,499 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $219 |
Diversity |
Nyack College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Nyack College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Nyack College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,595 students)
Nyack College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nyack College or RIC?
- Nyack College is 184.8% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Nyack College than Rhode Island College ($27,000.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Nyack College ($11,014 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 15.6% lower than costs at Nyack College ($13,414 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nyack College than Rhode Island College (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 171.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($20,480 vs. $7,537)
Nyack College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nyack College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Nyack College .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 12 points higher than at Nyack College (901)
- Incoming Nyack College students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than RIC (87.5%)
Nyack College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nyack College or RIC? 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 RIC and Nyack College.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Nyack College (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $4,400 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $3,299 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $24,499)
- RIC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($219 vs. $253)
- More RIC 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/