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UB JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College Fisher VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Canisius St. Bona Mason| Niagara University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Niagara University | SU | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Niagara University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or SU?
- Niagara University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Niagara University than Shenandoah University ($35,400.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than SU ($18,165 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 13.1% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,230 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($29,898 vs. $23,467)
Niagara University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 32 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than SU (80.4%)
Niagara University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or SU? 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 SU and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Shenandoah University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,100)
- Shenandoah University and Niagara University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and Niagara University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/