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Overview |
Niagara University | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Niagara University | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Immaculata University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,361 students)
Niagara University vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Immaculata University?
- Niagara University is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Niagara University than Immaculata University ($35,400.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Immaculata University ($18,165 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 0.6% lower than costs at Niagara University ($12,620 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Immaculata University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 89.8% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($29,898 vs. $15,749)
Niagara University vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 62 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Niagara University vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Immaculata 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 Immaculata University and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Immaculata University (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/