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UTSA Texas A&M University of St Thomas UB St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin Fisher UT Dallas Canisius St. Bona UH SUNY at Geneseo| Niagara University | St. Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Niagara University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Niagara University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Niagara University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | St. Mary's University | ||
| 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
- Niagara University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 3,253 students)
Niagara University vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or St. Mary's University?
- Niagara University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Niagara University than St. Mary's University ($35,400.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than St. Mary's University ($18,165 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 10.9% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,448 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 17.5% larger than aid received St. Mary's University ($29,898 vs. $25,439)
Niagara University vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 1 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
Niagara University vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or St. Mary's University? 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 St. Mary's University and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than St. Mary's University (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/