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Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark UB Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey Fisher Canisius UNH St. Bona Rutgers MMC| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,607 | 4,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #490 | ||
| 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) | $34,578 | $36,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $36,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,121 | $17,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,504 | $31,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,259 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 4,085 | 3,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 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 | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 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 | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (7,607 students vs. 4,221 students)
FDU vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($36,100.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Niagara University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($36,100.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Niagara University ($17,121 vs. $17,495)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 24.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($12,980 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($31,682 vs. $31,504)
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 42 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at FDU (3.31)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Niagara University (85.3%)
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 Metropolitan Campus (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus 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/