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Overview |
Canisius | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Canisius | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $222 |
Diversity |
Canisius | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Canisius | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or SUNY Cortland?
- Canisius College is 326.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at Canisius than SUNY College at Cortland ($30,180.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Canisius ($18,304 vs. $19,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 12% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($12,158 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 126.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($21,215 vs. $9,369)
Canisius vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Canisius .
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at SUNY Cortland (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Canisius vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or SUNY Cortland? 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 Cortland and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is the same as at SUNY College at Cortland (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $2,600 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,750)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($222 vs. $255)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/