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ECSU UB SCSU CCSU Fisher Canisius St. Bona SUNY at Geneseo Buffalo State College Le Moyne College UConn SUNY Brockport| Western Connecticut State University | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Niagara University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,858 students)
WestConn vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 447.6% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at Niagara University than Western Connecticut State University ($35,400.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Niagara University ($15,862 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 14.7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,700 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 230.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($29,898 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Niagara University and WestConn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/