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Overview |
Canisius | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Canisius | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1088/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Canisius | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Canisius | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Arcadia than Canisius College ($46,430.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Arcadia ($19,635 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 12.8% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,158 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 45.8% larger than aid received Canisius College ($30,934 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 26 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Canisius vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Arcadia University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,400)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/