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Overview |
Niagara University | Wells | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Niagara University | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Wells | ||
| 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 Wells based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 357 students)
Niagara University vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Wells?
- Niagara University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Niagara University than Wells College ($35,400.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Wells ($18,165 vs. $20,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 16.5% lower than costs at Wells College ($12,700 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Wells College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 6% larger than aid received Wells College ($29,898 vs. $28,212)
Niagara University vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 26 points higher than at Wells (1011)
- Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wells (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Wells (87.7%)
Niagara University vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Wells? 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 Wells and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Wells College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $39,500)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/