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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn UB| Western Michigan University | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
WMU | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $258 |
Diversity |
WMU | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
WMU | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WMU | 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 3,858 students)
WMU vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 143.8% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95% higher at Niagara University than Western Michigan University ($35,400.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than WMU ($18,165 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 14.4% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,102 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 338.8% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($29,898 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 7 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WMU (3.5)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Western Michigan University (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,633)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/