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Overview |
Niagara University | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,221 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,100 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $15,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,495 | $25,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,682 | $25,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 2,508 | ||
| Admitted | 3,540 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Niagara University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Misericordia 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 Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (4,221 students vs. 2,107 students)
Niagara University vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Misericordia University than Niagara University ($36,400.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Misericordia University ($17,495 vs. $25,090)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 18.8% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,980 vs. $15,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 23.6% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($31,682 vs. $25,624)
Niagara University vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 32 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Misericordia University (84.9%)
Niagara University vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Misericordia University (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/