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UB University of Lynchburg Le Moyne College Longwood University EMU St. Bona JCU Niagara University JMU RU VWC SUNY at Geneseo| Canisius College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Canisius | BC | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,545 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,100 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,321 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,147 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 3,391 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1070/1375 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Canisius | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | BC | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Canisius | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (2,545 students vs. 1,436 students)
Canisius vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at BC than Canisius College ($40,300.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than BC ($19,321 vs. $19,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 9.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,160 vs. $14,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 59.6% larger than aid received Canisius College ($36,350 vs. $22,779)
Canisius vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 44 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Canisius students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Canisius (81.8%)
Canisius vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or BC? 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 BC and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Bridgewater College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $6,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $43,100)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/