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Overview |
Canisius | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,545 | 1,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #650 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,100 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,100 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $12,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,321 | $17,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $11,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Canisius | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,147 | 2,936 | ||
| Admitted | 3,391 | 2,875 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1075/1275 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Canisius | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $278 |
Diversity |
Canisius | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Canisius | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Canisius College is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (2,545 students vs. 1,326 students)
Canisius vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Canisius College is 127.7% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($31,100.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Canisius than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($31,100.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Canisius ($17,196 vs. $19,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 5.4% lower than costs at Canisius College ($12,490 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 99.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($22,779 vs. $11,412)
Canisius vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 47 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming Canisius students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Canisius (81.8%)
Canisius vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $8,100 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,159 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,909)
- Canisius graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($255 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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/