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Overview |
Canisius | Drexel | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,545 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,100 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,100 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,321 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Canisius | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,147 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 3,391 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1230/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Canisius | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $271 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Canisius | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 2,545 students)
Canisius vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 87.4% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at Drexel than Canisius College ($58,293.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Drexel ($19,321 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 33.4% lower than costs at Drexel University ($13,160 vs. $17,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Drexel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 47.7% larger than aid received Canisius College ($33,654 vs. $22,779)
Canisius vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 136 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Drexel (77.5%)
Canisius vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Canisius College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $27,500 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $1,493 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,243)
- Canisius graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($255 vs. $271)
- More Drexel 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/