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Overview |
Canisius | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Canisius | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Canisius | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Canisius | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | St. Bona | ||
| 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
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at St. Bona than Canisius College ($37,620.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than St. Bona ($19,635 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 18.9% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,158 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 30.1% larger than aid received Canisius College ($27,605 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 12 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming Canisius students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at St. Bona (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $1,100 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $48,800)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/