Niagara University vs. University of Akron

Niagara University vs. University of Akron Main Campus comparison

	Niagara University	University of Akron Main Campus	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Niagara University	University of Akron
Location	Niagara University, NY	Akron, OH
Setting	Large Suburban	Midsize City
Enrollment	4,221	13,518
Type	Private 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#490	#858
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	niagara.edu	uakron.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 4,221 students)

Niagara University vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or University of Akron?

• Niagara University is 247.1% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($36,100.00 vs. $10,399.00)
• Out of state tuition is 143.3% higher at Niagara University than University of Akron Main Campus ($36,100.00 vs. $14,839.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Niagara University ($15,292 vs. $17,495)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 17.3% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,070 vs. $12,980)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 235.2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($31,682 vs. $9,452)

Niagara University vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Niagara University .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 12 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
• Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
• Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
• Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than University of Akron (70.9%)

Niagara University vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Niagara University or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Niagara University.

• The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (65% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $3,000 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,100)
• Niagara University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
• Niagara University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
• More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/