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Overview |
Niagara University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Niagara University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Niagara University is 130% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($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 Harrisburg ($18,165 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 17.9% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($12,700 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 236.6% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($29,898 vs. $8,882)
Niagara University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 6 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Niagara University (89.5%)
Niagara University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/