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Overview |
Niagara University | Marywood | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Niagara University | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,729 students)
Niagara University vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Marywood than Niagara University ($36,430.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Marywood ($18,165 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 15.7% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,700 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Marywood University ($29,898 vs. $28,401)
Niagara University vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 12 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Niagara University vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Marywood University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $41,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/