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Overview |
Canisius | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Canisius | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $274 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Canisius | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nazareth College is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Nazareth College?
- Nazareth College is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Nazareth College than Canisius College ($37,330.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Nazareth College ($19,635 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 24.9% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($12,158 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Nazareth College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 6.6% larger than aid received Canisius College ($22,625 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Canisius .
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Canisius College (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $44,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $1,751 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,501)
- Canisius graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($255 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/