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Overview |
Canisius | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Canisius | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $167 |
Diversity |
Canisius | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Canisius | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Canisius College is 326.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury 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 Old Westbury ($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 Old Westbury than Canisius ($12,329 vs. $19,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 5.4% lower than costs at Canisius College ($11,530 vs. $12,158)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than SUNY College at Old Westbury (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 97% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($21,215 vs. $10,768)
Canisius vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 83 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 College at Old Westbury and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (67% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $3,300 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $8,504 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($16,246 vs. $24,750)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($167 vs. $255)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/