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Overview |
Canisius | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #300 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | sjcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $31,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $31,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $18,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $20,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Canisius | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 4,306 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 3,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1093/1306 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $222 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Canisius | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's College New York is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (4,348 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Saint Joseph's College-New York?
- Saint Joseph's College New York is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($31,760.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Saint Joseph's College-New York than Canisius College ($31,760.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's College New York than Canisius ($18,001 vs. $19,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College New York are 43% lower than costs at Canisius College ($8,500 vs. $12,158)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Saint Joseph's College New York (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 4.6% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's College New York ($21,215 vs. $20,286)
Canisius vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Saint Joseph's College-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College-New York or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 68 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College-New York (1010)
- Incoming Canisius students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (22)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (3.2)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Saint Joseph's College-New York (76.7%)
Canisius vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Saint Joseph's College-New York? 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 Saint Joseph's College-New York and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Saint Joseph's College New York (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's College New York earn on average $4,700 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $49,900)
- Saint Joseph's College New York students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,750)
- Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($222 vs. $255)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's College-New York students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/