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Overview |
Canisius | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Canisius | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $222 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Canisius | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Ohio State | ||
| 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Ohio State?
- Canisius College is 161.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Ohio State than Canisius College ($35,762.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Canisius ($19,582 vs. $19,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 15.2% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,158 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 93% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($21,215 vs. $10,993)
Canisius vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 217 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Canisius vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Canisius College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $700 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $49,900)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,750)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($222 vs. $255)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/