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Overview |
Niagara University | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 15% |
Students |
Niagara University | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 1,211 students)
Niagara University vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Westminster College than Niagara University ($38,000.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Westminster College ($18,165 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 6.7% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,900 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 1.2% larger than aid received Niagara University ($30,252 vs. $29,898)
Niagara University vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 9 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Niagara University vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Westminster 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 Westminster College and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Niagara University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/