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UB Fisher Canisius St. Bona SUNY at Geneseo Le Moyne College SUNY Brockport Mercy Alfred University Saint Thomas Aquinas College Ferrum College D'Youville College| Dominican College of Blauvelt | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dominican College | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 4,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,160 | $36,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,160 | $36,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,220 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,907 | $17,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,544 | $31,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dominican College | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 3,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1235 | 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 |
Dominican College | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Dominican College | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | 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
- Niagara University is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (4,221 students vs. 1,378 students)
Dominican College vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($36,100.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Niagara University than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($36,100.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Dominican College ($17,495 vs. $23,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 25% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($12,980 vs. $16,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 40.5% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($31,682 vs. $22,544)
Dominican College vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 158 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Dominican College (78.8%)
Dominican College vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College 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 Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $8,400 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/