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UB Millsaps Samford University Fisher Canisius St. Bona SUNY at Geneseo Le Moyne College SUNY Brockport Alfred University Ole Miss D'Youville College| Mississippi College | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 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 |
MC | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
MC | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
MC | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MC | 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,858 students)
MC vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 80.1% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at Niagara University than Mississippi College ($35,400.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than MC ($18,165 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 7.5% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,818 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 76.9% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($29,898 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 69 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming MC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC 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 MC.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Mississippi College (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University and MC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Niagara University and MC 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 MC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/