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Overview |
Niagara University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Niagara University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $215 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Niagara University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Geneseo is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (4,184 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Niagara University is 400.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo 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 Geneseo ($35,400.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than SUNY at Geneseo ($18,165 vs. $19,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 11.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($12,700 vs. $14,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than SUNY at Geneseo (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 269.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($29,898 vs. $8,089)
Niagara University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 169 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming SUNY at Geneseo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
Niagara University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 Geneseo and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Niagara University (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Geneseo earn on average $8,000 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $43,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $4,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($20,874 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/