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Overview |
Niagara University | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Niagara University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $191 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Niagara University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 1,775 students)
Niagara University vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or LGCNHS?
- Niagara University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Niagara University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($35,400.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than LGCNHS ($18,165 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 15.5% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,000 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 387.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($29,898 vs. $6,133)
Niagara University vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Niagara University .
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Niagara University vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Niagara University.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $8,200 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $43,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS 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/