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CofC UB PC Fisher Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson Canisius St. Bona AU North Greenville University SUNY at Geneseo| Niagara University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Niagara University | CSU | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Niagara University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Niagara University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 3,418 students)
Niagara University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or CSU?
- Niagara University is 20% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Niagara University than Charleston Southern University ($35,400.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Niagara University ($17,536 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 12.9% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,250 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($29,898 vs. $26,417)
Niagara University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 7 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than CSU (86.8%)
Niagara University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or CSU? 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 CSU and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Charleston Southern University (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $3,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $39,800)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/