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Syracuse, NY · Niagara University, NY
| Le Moyne College | Niagara University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,277/yr | $17,248/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $14,535/yr | $9,564/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,000 | $25,475 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,468/yr | $11,510/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,107/yr | $17,322/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,600/yr | $20,355/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,034/yr | $22,990/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $244/mo | $270/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,210/yr | $13,400/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,210/yr | $9,550/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,345/yr | $510/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,935/yr | $2,700/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $53,183/yr | $51,632/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,330/yr | $39,345/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $40,330/yr | $39,345/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 64% | 55% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 83% | 87% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1160–1330 | 1060–1235 |
| SAT average | 1255 | 1168 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–30 | 22–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–30 · Math 26–29 | English 20–26 · Math 20–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,535 | 4,148 |
| Students accepted | 5,673 | 3,540 |
| Students who enrolled | 607 | 580 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 11% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 20% | 21% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 73% | 75% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $62,731/yr | $56,196/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $42,961–$83,494 | $40,069–$77,102 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 74% | 73% |
| White students graduating | 77% | 79% |
| Black students graduating | 59% | 43% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 55% | 53% |
| Asian students graduating | 84% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $53,493/yr | $48,289/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 65% | 67% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 64% |
| First-gen students who finish | 67% | 66% |
| Low-income students who finish | 63% | 62% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $59,119/yr | $49,762/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Psychology 16% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 16% | Education 35% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Health Professions 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees | Education — 35% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 16% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Social Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $126,262/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $72,470/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 22% | 8% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,439 | 2,653 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 562 | 1,341 |
| Average professor pay | $9,082/mo | $9,724/mo |
| Full-time professors | 48% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $74,353 | $65,545 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Niagara University, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1946 | 1856 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.9% | 25% |
| Men | 41% | 34% |
| Women | 59% | 66% |
| White students | 72% | 55% |
| Black students | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| Asian students | 4.3% | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 2.3% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 22% | 24% |
| Part-time students | 9.2% | 1.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 7% | 11% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,943/yr | $8,434/yr |
| Endowment | $271.7M | $100.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,520 | 1,442 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,760/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $6,100/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 393 | 356 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.7M | $6.4M |
| Athletics budget | $12.2M | $15.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $12.2M | $15.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $154,957 | $178,049 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.