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Overview |
Canisius | USciences | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Canisius | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Canisius | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Canisius | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Canisius College is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 2,420 students)
Canisius vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or USciences?
- Canisius College is 17% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Canisius than University of the Sciences ($30,180.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 44.7% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($12,158 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($21,215 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 67 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming USciences students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at USciences (3.63)
Canisius vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or USciences? 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 USciences and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than University of the Sciences (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $41,200 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/