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UB Walsh College Fisher Canisius St. Bona SUNY at Geneseo Le Moyne College University of Mount Union SUNY Brockport Alfred University MVNU D'Youville College| Niagara University | Malone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Niagara University | Malone University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #556 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | malone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Malone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $33,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $33,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $24,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Malone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 1,395 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 1,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 943/1190 | ||
| 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 | Malone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Malone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Malone University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Niagara University | Malone University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Malone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Malone University based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 1,199 students)
Niagara University vs. Malone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Malone University?
- Niagara University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Malone University for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $33,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Niagara University than Malone University ($35,400.00 vs. $33,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Malone University ($18,165 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 17.6% lower than costs at Niagara University ($10,800 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Malone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 20.8% larger than aid received Malone University ($29,898 vs. $24,747)
Niagara University vs. Malone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Malone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Malone University or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 8 points higher than at Malone University (1029)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Malone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Malone University (3.49)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Malone University (77.6%)
Niagara University vs. Malone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Malone 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 Malone University and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Malone University (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Malone University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $43,100)
- Malone University students graduate with a $181 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($24,819 vs. $25,000)
- Malone University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Malone University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/