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Overview |
Niagara University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Niagara University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $202 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Niagara University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,836 students)
Niagara University vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or SUNY Canton?
- Niagara University is 400.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.8% higher at Niagara University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($35,400.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Niagara University ($14,049 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 16.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($12,700 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 196.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($29,898 vs. $10,081)
Niagara University vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Niagara University .
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Niagara University (89.5%)
Niagara University vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or SUNY Canton? 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 SUNY Canton and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (65% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $4,700 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $5,448 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($19,552 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($202 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton 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/