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Overview |
EC | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 4,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $36,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $36,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $17,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $31,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 3,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 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 |
EC | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
EC | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
EC | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 10% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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 EC based on total student enrollment (4,221 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Niagara University?
- Elmira College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at EC than Niagara University ($36,152.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than EC ($17,495 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 7.8% lower than costs at Elmira College ($12,980 vs. $13,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 20.1% larger than aid received Elmira College ($31,682 vs. $26,386)
EC vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or EC .
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Niagara University (85.3%)
EC vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Elmira College (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/