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Overview |
Niagara University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 940/1178 | ||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Niagara University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Buffalo State College?
- Niagara University is 400.7% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.5% higher at Niagara University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($35,400.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Niagara University ($13,812 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 13.3% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,700 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 178% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($29,898 vs. $10,756)
Niagara University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 136 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Niagara University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College 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/