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Overview |
Canisius | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,545 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,100 | $61,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,100 | $61,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,321 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Canisius | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,147 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 3,391 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1220/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Canisius | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Canisius | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,545 students vs. 1,669 students)
Canisius vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 98.9% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.9% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Canisius College ($61,858.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($19,321 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 31.7% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,160 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 108.4% larger than aid received Canisius College ($47,463 vs. $22,779)
Canisius vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Canisius .
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Canisius vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Canisius College (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $10,300 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/