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Overview |
Niagara University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,221 | 954 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,100 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,100 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,495 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,682 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 3,540 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Niagara University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (4,221 students vs. 954 students)
Niagara University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Niagara University is 146.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($36,100.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Niagara University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($36,100.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($17,495 vs. $19,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 3.6% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($12,980 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 290.7% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($31,682 vs. $8,108)
Niagara University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 18 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Niagara University (85.3%)
Niagara University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/