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Overview |
Niagara University | W&J | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,221 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,100 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,100 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,495 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,682 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 3,540 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Niagara University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Niagara University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (4,221 students vs. 1,162 students)
Niagara University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or W&J?
- Niagara University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($36,100.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Niagara University than Washington & Jefferson College ($36,100.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than W&J ($17,495 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 7.2% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,980 vs. $13,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 23% larger than aid received Niagara University ($38,971 vs. $31,682)
Niagara University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Niagara University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than W&J (81.5%)
Niagara University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or W&J? 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 W&J and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Niagara University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/