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Overview |
Niagara University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,221 | 1,333 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,100 | $43,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,100 | $43,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,495 | $21,457 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,682 | $35,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 2,956 | ||
| Admitted | 3,540 | 2,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Niagara University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (4,221 students vs. 1,333 students)
Niagara University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Wittenberg University than Niagara University ($43,656.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Wittenberg University ($17,495 vs. $21,457)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 12.3% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,562 vs. $12,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Niagara University ($35,071 vs. $31,682)
Niagara University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Niagara University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Niagara University (85.3%)
Niagara University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Niagara University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/