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Overview |
Niagara University | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Niagara University | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Gannon 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Gannon University than Niagara University ($35,620.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Gannon University ($18,165 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 21.3% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,700 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Gannon University ($29,898 vs. $26,172)
Niagara University vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 2 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Niagara University vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Gannon 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 Gannon University and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Niagara University (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/