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WSU UB Saginaw Valley State University UM-Dearborn Michigan Michigan State WMU CMU Fisher Canisius GVSU St. Bona| University of Michigan Flint | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UM-Flint | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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 | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | Niagara University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 3,858 students)
UM-Flint vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 180.6% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Niagara University than University of Michigan Flint ($35,400.00 vs. $24,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Niagara University ($10,840 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 19.5% lower than costs at Niagara University ($10,628 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 123.3% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($29,898 vs. $13,389)
UM-Flint vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 45 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint 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 (89.5%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than University of Michigan Flint (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $600 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,500)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/