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Overview |
D'Youville College | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dyc.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
D'Youville College | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,053 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
D'Youville College | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,115 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 2,618 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1025/1265 | 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 |
D'Youville College | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
D'Youville College | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
D'Youville College | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
D'Youville College | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
D'Youville 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than D'Youville College based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,518 students)
D'Youville College vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, D'Youville College or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than D'Youville College for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Niagara University than D'Youville College ($35,400.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than D'Youville College ($18,165 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 33.7% lower than costs at Niagara University ($9,500 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than D'Youville College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 35.6% larger than aid received D'Youville College ($29,898 vs. $22,053)
D'Youville College vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, D'Youville College or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or D'Youville College .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 1 points higher than at D'Youville College (1036)
- Incoming D'Youville College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than D'Youville College (84%)
D'Youville College vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, D'Youville 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 D'Youville College.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than D'Youville College (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University and D'Youville College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Niagara University and D'Youville College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D'Youville College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/