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Overview |
Niagara University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Niagara University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 1,074 students)
Niagara University vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Pitt-Bradford?
- Niagara University is 159.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Niagara University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($35,400.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Niagara University ($16,505 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 22.9% lower than costs at Niagara University ($10,332 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 122% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($29,898 vs. $13,470)
Niagara University vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 59 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Niagara University (89.5%)
Niagara University vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $14,900 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/