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Overview |
Niagara University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Niagara University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 1,366 students)
Niagara University vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Waynesburg College?
- Niagara University is 29.7% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Niagara University than Waynesburg University ($35,400.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Waynesburg College ($18,165 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 4.8% lower than costs at Niagara University ($12,120 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 71.2% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($29,898 vs. $17,464)
Niagara University vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 18 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Niagara University vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Waynesburg University (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/