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Overview |
Niagara University | Cairn | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Niagara University | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Cairn | ||
| 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 1,031 students)
Niagara University vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Cairn?
- Niagara University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Niagara University than Cairn University ($35,400.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Cairn ($18,165 vs. $25,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 8% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,764 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Cairn University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 62.7% larger than aid received Cairn University ($29,898 vs. $18,376)
Niagara University vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 61 points higher than at Cairn (976)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cairn (21)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Cairn (81%)
Niagara University vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Cairn University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $37,000)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cairn students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/