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Overview |
Canisius | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,545 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,100 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,321 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,147 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 3,391 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Canisius | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $299 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Canisius | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Allegheny College | ||
| 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
- Canisius College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,545 students vs. 1,231 students)
Canisius vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 74.6% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at Allegheny College than Canisius College ($54,300.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Allegheny College ($19,321 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 4.8% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,160 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 87.4% larger than aid received Canisius College ($42,682 vs. $22,779)
Canisius vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Canisius .
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Canisius vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Canisius College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $29,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($255 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/