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Overview |
Canisius | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Canisius | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $266 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Canisius | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Ithaca College | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 59.5% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Ithaca College than Canisius College ($48,126.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Ithaca College ($19,635 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 31.1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,158 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 39.9% larger than aid received Canisius College ($29,677 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Canisius .
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Canisius vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Canisius College (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,750)
- Canisius graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($255 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College 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/