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Overview |
Niagara University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Niagara University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,077 students)
Niagara University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Penn State Berks?
- Niagara University is 130% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Niagara University than Penn State Berks ($35,400.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Penn State Berks ($18,165 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 12.9% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($12,700 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 250.6% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($29,898 vs. $8,528)
Niagara University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 59 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Niagara University (89.5%)
Niagara University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Penn State Berks (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $12,200 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks 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/