Cheapest Philosophy and Religious Studies Colleges in New York

SUNY Old Westbury offers philosophy and religious studies at just $9,900 annually, while Colgate University charges $29,107 despite both serving the same academic field. This $19,000 gap reflects New York's stark divide between public and private education costs. Philosophy graduates find opportunities in the state's nonprofit sector, which employs over 1.6 million people across religious organizations, think tanks, and advocacy groups concentrated in New York City.

Programs

$9,900 – $39,660

Net Price Range

65.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Philosophy and Religious Studies, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, New York	$9,900	$8,379	46.6%	92.1%
2	St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, New York	$17,622	$34,535	64.2%	76.7%
3	Colgate University Hamilton, New York	$29,107	$67,024	90.5%	12.4%
4	Pace University New York, New York	$31,046	$51,424	61.4%	82.9%
5	Marymount Manhattan College New York, New York	$37,037	$40,260	49.8%	72.1%
6	Marist College Poughkeepsie, New York	$39,660	$46,140	79.8%	62.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

SUNY Old Westbury costs $9,900 while Marymount Manhattan reaches $37,037, creating a $27,000 annual gap. Public institutions receive state funding that dramatically reduces student costs, while private colleges rely on tuition revenue.

How do graduation rates compare across different price points?

Colgate University achieves a 90.50% graduation rate at $29,107 annually, while SUNY Old Westbury graduates 46.60% of students at $9,900. The mid-range schools like St. Joseph's University-New York hit 64.20% at $17,622.

Does acceptance rate correlate with program cost in philosophy studies?

SUNY Old Westbury accepts 92.10% of applicants at the lowest cost, while Colgate admits only 12.43% at nearly triple the price. Pace University breaks this pattern by accepting 82.93% despite charging $31,046 annually.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.