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Overview |
CMU | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CMU | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CMU | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
CMU | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Niagara University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 3,858 students)
CMU vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 168.2% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.2% higher at Niagara University than Central Michigan University ($35,400.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Niagara University ($15,605 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 12.9% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,248 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 164.3% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($29,898 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 12 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CMU (3.47)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Niagara University? 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 Niagara University and CMU.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Central Michigan University (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/