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Overview |
Canisius | D'Youville College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #368 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | dyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | D'Youville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $22,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Canisius | D'Youville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 2,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1025/1265 | ||
| 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 | D'Youville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | D'Youville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Canisius | D'Youville College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Canisius | D'Youville College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | D'Youville College | ||
| 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
- D'Youville College is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. D'Youville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or D'Youville College?
- Canisius College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than D'Youville College for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Canisius than D'Youville College ($30,180.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than D'Youville College ($19,635 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 28% lower than costs at Canisius College ($9,500 vs. $12,158)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than D'Youville College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by D'Youville College students is 4% larger than aid received Canisius College ($22,053 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. D'Youville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or D'Youville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D'Youville College or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 42 points higher than at D'Youville College (1036)
- Incoming Canisius students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at D'Youville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at D'Youville College (3.68)
- D'Youville College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. D'Youville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or D'Youville College? 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 D'Youville College and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than D'Youville College (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than D'Youville College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than D'Youville College graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D'Youville College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/