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UB Elizabethtown College Fisher Arcadia Millersville University of Pennsylvania Canisius St. Bona SUNY at Geneseo Le Moyne College Kutztown University of Pennsylvania WCU McDaniel College| Niagara University | Lebanon Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Niagara University | LVC | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Niagara University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,080 students)
Niagara University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 33.4% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at LVC than Niagara University ($47,240.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than LVC ($18,165 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 4.1% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,700 vs. $13,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 17.9% larger than aid received Niagara University ($35,245 vs. $29,898)
Niagara University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Niagara University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than LVC (76.7%)
Niagara University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or LVC? 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 LVC and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Niagara University (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/