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Overview |
Niagara University | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Niagara University | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Eastern 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Eastern University than Niagara University ($35,864.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Eastern University ($18,165 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 2.2% lower than costs at Niagara University ($12,424 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Eastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Eastern University ($29,898 vs. $25,542)
Niagara University vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 11 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Niagara University vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Eastern 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 Eastern University and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Niagara University (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/