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Overview |
Niagara University | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,221 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,100 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,100 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,495 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,682 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 3,540 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1056/1215 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $287 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Niagara University | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (4,221 students vs. 2,160 students)
Niagara University vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Walsh College?
- Niagara University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($36,100.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Niagara University than Walsh University ($36,100.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Walsh College ($17,495 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 9.9% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,810 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Walsh University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 26.1% larger than aid received Walsh University ($31,682 vs. $25,120)
Niagara University vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Niagara University .
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Niagara University vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Walsh 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 Walsh College and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Walsh University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,833)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($258 vs. $287)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/