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Overview |
Niagara University | Capital University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Niagara University | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Capital University | ||
| 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,617 students)
Niagara University vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Capital University?
- Capital University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Capital University than Niagara University ($39,900.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Capital University ($18,165 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 3.2% lower than costs at Niagara University ($12,308 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 5% larger than aid received Capital University ($29,898 vs. $28,469)
Niagara University vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 96 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Niagara University vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Capital 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 Capital University and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Capital University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University 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/