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Overview |
Niagara University | Fisher | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $247 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Niagara University | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Fisher | ||
| 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
- Niagara University is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 3,621 students)
Niagara University vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Fisher?
- Saint John Fisher College is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Fisher than Niagara University ($36,748.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Fisher ($18,165 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 7.6% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($12,700 vs. $13,666)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Saint John Fisher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($29,898 vs. $22,155)
Niagara University vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 50 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Fisher students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.53) as students at Fisher (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Fisher (73%)
Niagara University vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Niagara University (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $43,100)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($23,900 vs. $25,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/