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Overview |
TU | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 4,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $36,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $36,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $17,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $31,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 3,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
TU | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
TU | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
TU | Niagara University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 4,221 students)
TU vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 389% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($36,100.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at Niagara University than Towson University ($36,100.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Niagara University ($15,064 vs. $17,495)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 20.5% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,980 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 173.9% larger than aid received Towson University ($31,682 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 44 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Towson University (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,100)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- TU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/