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Overview |
Fresno Pacific University | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,032 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresno.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno Pacific University | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,614 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,614 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,238 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,255 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,985 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Fresno Pacific University | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 832 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 624 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Fresno Pacific University | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno Pacific University | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fresno Pacific University | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Fresno Pacific University | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Fresno Pacific University | 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 Fresno Pacific University based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 3,032 students)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno Pacific University or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Fresno Pacific University for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $33,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Niagara University than Fresno Pacific University ($35,400.00 vs. $33,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than Niagara University ($15,255 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 37.5% lower than costs at Niagara University ($9,238 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Fresno Pacific University ($29,898 vs. $26,985)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno Pacific University or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Fresno Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 49 points higher than at Fresno Pacific University (988)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fresno Pacific University (22)
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Fresno Pacific University (75%)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno Pacific University 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 Fresno Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Fresno Pacific University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Fresno Pacific University earn on average $500 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $43,100)
- Fresno Pacific University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Fresno Pacific University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/