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Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Drexel RIT BU Skidmore College AU Providence Maryland| Canisius College | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Canisius | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Canisius | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Canisius | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Canisius | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 93.6% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.6% higher at Syracuse than Canisius College ($58,440.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Syracuse ($19,635 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 41.2% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($12,158 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 63.7% larger than aid received Canisius College ($34,737 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 117 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Canisius vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Canisius College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse 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/