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Howard Morehouse UB Georgia State CAU Georgia Fisher NCAT KSU Florida A&M Canisius MHC| Spelman College | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spelman | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Spelman | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Spelman | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Niagara University | ||
| 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 Spelman based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Niagara University than Spelman College ($35,400.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Spelman ($18,165 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 23.4% lower than costs at Spelman College ($12,700 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Spelman College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 181.3% larger than aid received Spelman College ($29,898 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 22 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or Niagara 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 Niagara University and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Niagara University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/