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UB Fisher Canisius St. Bona SUNY at Geneseo Le Moyne College SUNY Brockport Alfred University D'Youville College Hobart William Smith Colleges SUNY College at Oswego Buffalo State College| Niagara University | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Niagara University | LRC | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,221 | 2,618 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,100 | $31,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,100 | $31,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $13,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,495 | $24,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,682 | $21,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Niagara University | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 3,540 | 1,601 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1055/1235 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Niagara University | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Niagara University | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (4,221 students vs. 2,618 students)
Niagara University vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or LRC?
- Niagara University is 13% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($36,100.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Niagara University than La Roche College ($36,100.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than LRC ($17,495 vs. $24,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 2.2% lower than costs at La Roche College ($12,980 vs. $13,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than La Roche College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 49.7% larger than aid received La Roche College ($31,682 vs. $21,167)
Niagara University vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 98 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at LRC (3.2)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than LRC (77.6%)
Niagara University vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or LRC? 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 LRC and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than La Roche College (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/