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Overview |
Salem State University | Nyack College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #1030 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 848/1093 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $253 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Salem State University | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Nyack College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Nyack College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 1,595 students)
Salem State University vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Nyack College?
- Nyack College is 2,867% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 283% higher at Nyack College than Salem State University ($27,000.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Nyack College ($19,277 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 3.7% lower than costs at Nyack College ($14,954 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Nyack College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 139.2% larger than aid received Salem State University ($20,480 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Nyack College (2.76)
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Salem State University (92.7%)
Salem State University vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University 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 Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Nyack College (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nyack College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,499)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More Salem State University 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/