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Overview |
Niagara University | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $36,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $36,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $12,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $14,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $32,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 975/1200 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Niagara University | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Ursuline College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 950 students)
Niagara University vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Ursuline College than Niagara University ($36,390.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than Niagara University ($14,502 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursuline College are 5.5% lower than costs at Niagara University ($12,042 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Ursuline College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 7.2% larger than aid received Niagara University ($32,059 vs. $29,898)
Niagara University vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 30 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ursuline College (22)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ursuline College (3.46)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Ursuline College (85.1%)
Niagara University vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Ursuline College? 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 Ursuline College and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Ursuline College (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursuline College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/