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Overview |
Canisius | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Canisius | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 |
Canisius | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $227 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Canisius | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 104.6% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at Gettysburg College than Canisius College ($61,760.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Gettysburg College ($19,635 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 22.8% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,158 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 103.8% larger than aid received Canisius College ($43,239 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Canisius .
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Canisius vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Canisius College (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $49,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,750)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($227 vs. $255)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/