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Overview |
Niagara University | Chatham | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Niagara University | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,387 students)
Niagara University vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Chatham than Niagara University ($40,625.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Chatham ($18,165 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 0.1% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,700 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Chatham University ($29,898 vs. $27,330)
Niagara University vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Niagara University .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Niagara University vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Chatham University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/