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Overview |
Niagara University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Niagara University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Wilkes than Niagara University ($39,134.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Wilkes ($18,165 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 24.8% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,700 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($29,898 vs. $29,441)
Niagara University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 16 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Niagara University (89.5%)
Niagara University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Wilkes University (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/