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Drew University Monmouth University UB FDU Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York Fisher Canisius Widener University-Main Campus St. Bona SUNY at Geneseo| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
FDU | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
FDU | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 10% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Niagara University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Niagara University than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($35,400.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than FDU ($18,165 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 22.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($12,700 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($29,898 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 3 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming FDU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at FDU (3.42)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than FDU (89.1%)
FDU vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $9,800 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/