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Overview |
Niagara University | SFC | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Niagara University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Niagara University | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $252 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Niagara University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,661 students)
Niagara University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or SFC?
- Niagara University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Niagara University than St. Francis College ($35,400.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than SFC ($18,165 vs. $18,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 41.7% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($12,700 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 72.9% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($29,898 vs. $17,294)
Niagara University vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 128 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SFC (2.9)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than SFC (84.3%)
Niagara University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or SFC? 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 SFC and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than St. Francis College (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,100)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $575 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $25,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/