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Overview |
Niagara University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Niagara University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Niagara University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Niagara University is 400.7% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Niagara University than SUNY at Albany ($35,400.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Niagara University ($17,714 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 22.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($12,700 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 160.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($29,898 vs. $11,485)
Niagara University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 54 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Niagara University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than SUNY at Albany (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $12,700 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $43,100)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $3,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($21,065 vs. $25,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/