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UConn Pace University-New York Gannon University Rowan University New York Institute of Technology UHart Quinnipiac SCSU UB University at Albany- SUNY URI UMass Dartmouth| University of New Haven | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH | Niagara University | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNH | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
UNH | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Niagara University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 3,858 students)
UNH vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Niagara University?
- University of New Haven is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at UNH than Niagara University ($42,610.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than UNH ($18,165 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 46.5% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($12,700 vs. $18,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 8.5% larger than aid received University of New Haven ($29,898 vs. $27,556)
UNH vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is 29 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming UNH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UNH (3.47)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Niagara University (89.5%)
UNH vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than University of New Haven (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $9,200 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/