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Annapolis Harvard USAFA UB Le Moyne College United States Coast Guard Academy Yale Princeton Georgetown Dartmouth St. Bona JCU| Canisius College | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Canisius | West Point | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,545 | 4,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,100 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,100 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,321 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Canisius | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,147 | 11,430 | ||
| Admitted | 3,391 | 1,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 14% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1200/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Canisius | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | N/A |
Diversity |
Canisius | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Canisius | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (4,508 students vs. 2,545 students)
Canisius vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or West Point?
- Canisius College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($31,100.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Canisius than United States Military Academy ($31,100.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($22,779 vs. $0)
Canisius vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Canisius .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than West Point (14%)
Canisius vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or West Point? 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 West Point and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Canisius College (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/