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Overview |
Niagara University | Kent State | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $267 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Niagara University | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Kent State?
- Niagara University is 187.7% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at Niagara University than Kent State University at Kent ($35,400.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Kent State ($18,165 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 0.2% lower than costs at Niagara University ($12,676 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 213.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($29,898 vs. $9,539)
Niagara University vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 30 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Kent State (88%)
Niagara University vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,300)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/