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Xavier University of Dayton UB Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Miami ONU Denison Wooster Cleveland State| Niagara University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Niagara University | JCU | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Niagara University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,922 students)
Niagara University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at JCU than Niagara University ($45,490.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than JCU ($18,165 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 3.9% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,700 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Niagara University ($30,415 vs. $29,898)
Niagara University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 90 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than JCU (82.4%)
Niagara University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or JCU? 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 JCU and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Niagara University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/