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UB Fisher Canisius St. Bona SUNY at Geneseo Le Moyne College SUNY Brockport Alfred University D'Youville College Michigan Hobart William Smith Colleges SUNY College at Oswego| College for Creative Studies | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2024 |
Academics |
CCS | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCS | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
CCS | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Niagara University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Niagara University?
- College for Creative Studies is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at CCS than Niagara University ($48,030.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than CCS ($18,165 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 43.5% lower than costs at Niagara University ($8,850 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 23% larger than aid received College for Creative Studies ($29,898 vs. $24,307)
CCS vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 33 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming CCS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CCS (3.19)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS 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 CCS.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than College for Creative Studies (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $3,000 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/