by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Niagara degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Niagara measures up.
Niagara is ranked #1,633 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within New York, it ranks #85 of 216 for value.
These Niagara majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Accounting / Finance | #1 of 4 |
| Public Finance | #1 of 4 |
| Hospitality / Tourism | #3 of 6 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | #3 of 6 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | #6 of 15 |
| Special Education | #6 of 15 |
| Elementary Special Education | #15 of 29 |
| Marketing | #18 of 53 |
| Other Marketing | #18 of 53 |
| Other Research & Experimental Psychology | #52 of 109 |
Below is the detailed Niagara value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Niagara University is ranked #63 out of #236 in New York for quality and #85 out of #216 for New York value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Niagara financial aid page to be sure.
Niagara University is ranked #1,633 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Niagara University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Niagara costs about $21,860. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $87,438 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $50,188 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $17,248 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,860 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $87,438 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Niagara net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Niagara degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $200,752 | — | — |
| All Students | $87,438 | #1,633 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $68,992 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $200,752 | — | — |
| All Students | $87,438 | #85 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $68,992 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Niagara shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,441 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,613 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,100 |
| $75K–$110K | $21,369 |
| Over $110K | $23,715 |
About 86% of Niagara undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,460 per year. Get more details on the Niagara financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Niagara net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.