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Overview |
Canisius | JCU | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $278 |
Diversity |
Canisius | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Canisius | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at JCU than Canisius College ($45,490.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than JCU ($19,635 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 8.6% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,158 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 43.4% larger than aid received Canisius College ($30,415 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 49 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or JCU? 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 JCU and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Canisius College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,189 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,939)
- Canisius graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($255 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/