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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UB UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Howard | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Howard | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Niagara University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,858 students)
Howard vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Niagara University than Howard University ($35,400.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Howard ($18,165 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 25% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,700 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 49% larger than aid received Howard University ($29,898 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 68 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Howard University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/