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UB Fisher Marywood Penn State Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Canisius Wilkes St. Bona Ursinus College Arcadia SUNY at Geneseo University of Scranton| Niagara University | DeSales University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Niagara University | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Niagara University | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,991 students)
Niagara University vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at DeSales University than Niagara University ($41,100.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than DeSales University ($18,165 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 6.3% lower than costs at DeSales University ($12,700 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 7.5% larger than aid received DeSales University ($29,898 vs. $27,824)
Niagara University vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 17 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Niagara University vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Niagara University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/