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Overview |
Niagara University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Niagara University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Niagara University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 3,470 students)
Niagara University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 40.9% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Niagara University ($49,886.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($18,165 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 9.3% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($12,700 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 29.7% larger than aid received Niagara University ($38,787 vs. $29,898)
Niagara University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 98 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.53) as students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (85.1%)
Niagara University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Niagara University (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $271 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,271)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/