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Overview |
Canisius | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,545 | 838 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,100 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,100 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,321 | $18,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Canisius | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,147 | 2,240 | ||
| Admitted | 3,391 | 2,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Canisius | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Canisius | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (2,545 students vs. 838 students)
Canisius vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Canisius College is 112.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($31,100.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Canisius than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($31,100.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Canisius ($18,239 vs. $19,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 2.2% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($13,160 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 153.3% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($22,779 vs. $8,992)
Canisius vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 123 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Canisius students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Canisius (81.8%)
Canisius vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,818)
- Canisius graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($255 vs. $277)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/