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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Niagara University | ||
| 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 3,858 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Niagara University?
- Quinnipiac University is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Quinnipiac than Niagara University ($49,170.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Quinnipiac ($18,165 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 25.6% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($12,700 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($29,898 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 58 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Niagara University? 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 Niagara University and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Niagara University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $22,400 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac 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/