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Overview |
Canisius | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Canisius | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Canisius | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $215 |
Diversity |
Canisius | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Canisius | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Geneseo is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (4,184 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Canisius College is 326.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at Canisius than SUNY at Geneseo ($30,180.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Canisius ($19,557 vs. $19,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 16.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($12,158 vs. $14,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than SUNY at Geneseo (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 162.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($21,215 vs. $8,089)
Canisius vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 128 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming SUNY at Geneseo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
Canisius vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 SUNY at Geneseo and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Canisius College (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Geneseo earn on average $1,200 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $49,900)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $3,876 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($20,874 vs. $24,750)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($215 vs. $255)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/