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Overview |
Niagara University | UB | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Niagara University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Niagara University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or UB?
- Niagara University is 400.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Niagara University than University at Buffalo ($35,400.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than UB ($18,165 vs. $18,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 27.7% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($12,700 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than University at Buffalo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 250.9% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($29,898 vs. $8,521)
Niagara University vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 136 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming UB students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UB (67.7%)
Niagara University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or UB? 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 UB and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Niagara University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $15,300 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $43,100)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/