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Overview |
Niagara University | West Point | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | West Point | ||
| 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 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Niagara University | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
Niagara University | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Niagara University | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or West Point?
- Niagara University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Niagara University than United States Military Academy ($35,400.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($29,898 vs. $0)
Niagara University vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Niagara University .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than West Point (12%)
Niagara University vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or West Point? 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 West Point and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Niagara University (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/