Niagara vs Siena
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Niagara UniversityNiagara University, NYCatholic collegeBFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Siena CollegeLoudonville, NYCatholic college
At a glance
- Niagara lists Mass every weekday; Siena lists Mass every weekday.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Niagara has the lower price after aid: $9,564 a year, against $26,417 at Siena.
- The average price after aid is lower at Niagara: $17,248 a year, against $33,733 at Siena.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Siena: $76,079, against $56,196 at Niagara.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
Once a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Franciscan
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Niagara University, NY
Loudonville, NY
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
4,221
3,623
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
87%
69%
Average SAT
1168
1254
ACT middle 50%
22–28
27–33
Graduation rate
75%
75%
First-year retention
80%
83%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$17,248
$33,733
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,564
$26,417
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$11,510
$28,044
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,322
$29,118
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,355
$34,818
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,990
$37,704
Median debt
$25,475
$26,561
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$56,196
$76,079
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.