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UB Ursinus College Fisher LVC WCU Penn State Abington University of Scranton Eastern University Canisius St. Bona DeSales University SUNY at Geneseo| Niagara University | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Niagara University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Niagara University | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Niagara University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 3,026 students)
Niagara University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Arcadia than Niagara University ($46,430.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Arcadia ($18,165 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 8% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,700 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Niagara University ($30,934 vs. $29,898)
Niagara University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 67 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Niagara University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Arcadia University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/