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Overview |
Niagara University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Cobleskill, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 1,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #692 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | cobleskill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $17,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $10,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Niagara University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 2,386 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 2,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 910/1150 | ||
| 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 Cobleskill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,359 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $179 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Niagara University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than SUNY Cobleskill based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 1,783 students)
Niagara University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or SUNY Cobleskill?
- Niagara University is 400.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cobleskill 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 of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($35,400.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill than Niagara University ($17,602 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 20.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($12,700 vs. $15,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 197.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($29,898 vs. $10,040)
Niagara University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or SUNY Cobleskill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cobleskill or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 155 points higher than at SUNY Cobleskill (882)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (19)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (3.1)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than SUNY Cobleskill (84%)
Niagara University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or SUNY Cobleskill? 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 Cobleskill and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (65% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $5,200 more per year than SUNY Cobleskill graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students graduate with a $7,641 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($17,359 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Cobleskill graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($179 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cobleskill 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/