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Overview |
Niagara University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Niagara University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Niagara University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or SUNY Cortland?
- Niagara University is 400.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland 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 Cortland ($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 Cortland ($18,165 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 7.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($12,700 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 219.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($29,898 vs. $9,369)
Niagara University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Niagara University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Niagara University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or SUNY Cortland? 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 Cortland and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Niagara University (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $4,200 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,100)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/