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Overview |
Niagara University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Niagara University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 1,399 students)
Niagara University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Saint Michael's College than Niagara University ($47,640.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Saint Michael's College ($18,165 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 18.1% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($12,700 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 24.3% larger than aid received Niagara University ($37,162 vs. $29,898)
Niagara University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Niagara University .
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
Niagara University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Niagara University (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/