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Overview |
Niagara University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Niagara University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Susquahanna | ||
| 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,231 students)
Niagara University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Susquahanna than Niagara University ($54,440.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Susquahanna ($18,165 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 17.8% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,700 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 36.8% larger than aid received Niagara University ($40,914 vs. $29,898)
Niagara University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Niagara University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Niagara University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Niagara University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/