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Overview |
Niagara University | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Niagara University | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Niagara University | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 1,328 students)
Niagara University vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Niagara University is 159.2% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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 Greensburg ($35,400.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ($18,165 vs. $18,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 7.4% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,820 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 185.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($29,898 vs. $10,466)
Niagara University vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 6 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Niagara University (89.5%)
Niagara University vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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/