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Overview |
Niagara University | USMMA | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 11% |
Admission |
Niagara University | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $67 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Niagara University | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 943 students)
Niagara University vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or USMMA?
- Niagara University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Niagara University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($35,400.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Niagara University ($4,891 vs. $18,165)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 566% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($29,898 vs. $4,489)
Niagara University vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 183 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Niagara University vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Niagara University.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $49,300 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $43,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $18,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $25,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($67 vs. $258)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/