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If they truly felt that they were in New York City, even though they are technically, they wouldn't say that New York City is half an hour away.
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<p>But that's not what they're saying: Just a half-hour from our bucolic campus lie New York City’s vast attractions.</p>
<p>To the OP I would suggest Pace University, it has campuses with dorms both in the Financial District in NYC and in Westchester. A bit expensive but they are generous with scholarships if your quals merit it.
SUNY Purchase is within 40 minutes from Manhattan, as is Ramapo College of New Jersey. Both have cheap OOS tuition.</p>