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Overview |
Niagara University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Niagara University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Niagara University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Niagara University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| 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
- Niagara University is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 3,491 students)
Niagara University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Niagara University is 400.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.5% higher at Niagara University than SUNY at Fredonia ($35,400.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Niagara University ($15,795 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 11.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($12,700 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 177% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($29,898 vs. $10,794)
Niagara University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 13 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than SUNY at Fredonia (84.6%)
Niagara University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 at Fredonia and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $800 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia and Niagara University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/