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Overview |
Canisius | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $232 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Canisius | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Cedarville University than Canisius College ($34,498.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Cedarville University ($19,635 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 44.7% lower than costs at Canisius College ($8,400 vs. $12,158)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 8% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($21,215 vs. $19,637)
Canisius vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 91 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Canisius vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Canisius College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,750)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($232 vs. $255)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/