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Overview |
Canisius | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Canisius | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1095/1330 | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Canisius | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Penn State Erie-Behrend 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
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Canisius College is 96.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Canisius than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($30,180.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($19,635 vs. $21,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 6.8% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($12,158 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Penn State Erie Behrend College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 119.1% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($21,215 vs. $9,685)
Canisius vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 24 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Incoming Canisius students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Penn State Erie Behrend College (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,818)
- Canisius graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($255 vs. $277)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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/