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Lehman Queens College UB Medgar John Jay City College of New York Fisher York Canisius St. Bona SUNY at Geneseo Le Moyne College| CUNY New York City College of Technology | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City Tech | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 4,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $36,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $36,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $17,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $31,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 3,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2025 | Aug 30, 2026 |
Academics |
City Tech | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $258 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
City Tech | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Niagara University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 4,221 students)
City Tech vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 420.9% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($36,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.6% higher at Niagara University than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($36,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Niagara University ($5,417 vs. $17,495)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 67.9% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($12,980 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 300.8% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($31,682 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or City Tech .
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than City Tech (80.7%)
City Tech vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech 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 City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (65% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $100 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($109 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech 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/