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Overview |
Niagara University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Niagara University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $196 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Niagara University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| 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
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Niagara University is 400.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Niagara University than Stony Brook University ($35,400.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Niagara University ($17,213 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 29.2% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($12,700 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 158.1% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($29,898 vs. $11,584)
Niagara University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 234 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Niagara University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than Niagara University (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $43,100)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/