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UH University of St Thomas UB University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Fisher Canisius Texas Tech St. Bona| Niagara University | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Niagara University | HBU | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Niagara University | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $249 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Niagara University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or HBU?
- Niagara University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Niagara University than Houston Baptist University ($35,400.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than HBU ($18,165 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 39.1% lower than costs at Niagara University ($9,130 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Houston Baptist University ($29,898 vs. $26,908)
Niagara University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 23 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at HBU (3.46)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than HBU (84.5%)
Niagara University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or HBU? 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 HBU and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Houston Baptist University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $43,100)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/