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Overview |
Canisius | F&M | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,545 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,100 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,100 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,321 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Canisius | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,147 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 3,391 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $227 |
Diversity |
Canisius | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Canisius | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (2,545 students vs. 1,911 students)
Canisius vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 119.2% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at F&M than Canisius College ($68,180.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than F&M ($19,321 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 18.3% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,160 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 100.9% larger than aid received Canisius College ($45,764 vs. $22,779)
Canisius vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Canisius .
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than F&M (31.8%)
Canisius vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or F&M? 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 F&M and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Canisius College (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,750)
- F&M graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($227 vs. $255)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/