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Overview |
WSU | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 4,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $36,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $36,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $17,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $31,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 3,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 1, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 |
Academics |
WSU | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
WSU | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
WSU | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Niagara University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 4,221 students)
WSU vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 189% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($36,100.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Niagara University than Wayne State University ($36,100.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Niagara University ($16,021 vs. $17,495)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 10.4% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,762 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 191.7% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($31,682 vs. $10,862)
WSU vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 33 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than WSU (82%)
WSU vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Wayne State University (65% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,100)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $2,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/