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Overview |
Niagara University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,221 | 3,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,100 | $53,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,100 | $53,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $15,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,495 | $34,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,682 | $34,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 3,540 | 2,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 17/28 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Niagara University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Pacific | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (4,221 students vs. 3,479 students)
Niagara University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 47.3% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($53,174.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at Pacific than Niagara University ($53,174.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Pacific ($17,495 vs. $34,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 16% lower than costs at Pacific University ($12,980 vs. $15,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Pacific University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 9% larger than aid received Niagara University ($34,521 vs. $31,682)
Niagara University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 53 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Niagara University (85.3%)
Niagara University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Pacific University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $1,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,156)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/