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Overview |
Canisius | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Canisius | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $277 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Canisius | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Canisius College is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 1,196 students)
Canisius vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Penn State Brandywine?
- Canisius College is 106.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Canisius than Penn State Brandywine ($30,180.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Penn State Brandywine ($19,635 vs. $21,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 14.6% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($12,158 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 120.1% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($21,215 vs. $9,638)
Canisius vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 109 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Canisius students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Penn State Brandywine (67% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $5,400 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,818)
- Canisius graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($255 vs. $277)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/