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Overview |
Canisius | Denison | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Canisius | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $268 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Canisius | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 2,416 students)
Canisius vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Denison?
- Denison University is 98.8% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.8% higher at Denison than Canisius College ($60,000.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Denison ($19,635 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 18.4% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,158 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 72% larger than aid received Canisius College ($36,497 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Canisius .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Denison (22%)
Canisius vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Denison? 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 Denison and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Canisius College (79% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/