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Overview |
Canisius | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Canisius | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $211 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Canisius | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Ohio University?
- Canisius College is 126% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Canisius than Ohio University Main Campus ($30,180.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Ohio University ($19,635 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 1.5% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($12,158 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 125.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($21,215 vs. $9,416)
Canisius vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 30 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Canisius students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Ohio University? 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 University and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,750)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($211 vs. $255)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/