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Overview |
Niagara University | ORU | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Niagara University | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $302 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Niagara University | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | ORU | ||
| 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
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or ORU?
- Niagara University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than ORU for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Niagara University than Oral Roberts University ($35,400.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than ORU ($18,165 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 40.3% lower than costs at Niagara University ($9,050 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Oral Roberts University ($29,898 vs. $23,675)
Niagara University vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 28 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ORU (3.5)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than ORU (78.4%)
Niagara University vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or ORU? 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 ORU and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Oral Roberts University (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $2,900 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,200)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $4,244 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,244)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($258 vs. $302)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/