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Overview |
Niagara University | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Niagara University | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Ohio 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Ohio University?
- Niagara University is 165.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Niagara University than Ohio University Main Campus ($35,400.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Ohio University ($18,165 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 3% lower than costs at Niagara University ($12,336 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 217.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($29,898 vs. $9,416)
Niagara University vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 71 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Niagara University vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Ohio 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 Ohio University and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is the same as at Ohio University Main Campus (65% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $1,400 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,100)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/