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Overview |
Canisius | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #269 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Canisius | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $272 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Canisius | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Canisius College is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 1,949 students)
Canisius vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 63.9% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at Wagner College than Canisius College ($49,460.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Wagner College ($19,635 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 25.7% lower than costs at Wagner College ($12,158 vs. $15,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Wagner College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 62.6% larger than aid received Canisius College ($34,485 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Canisius .
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Canisius vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Wagner College? 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 Wagner College and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is the same as at Wagner College (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $1,629 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,379)
- Canisius graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($255 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College 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/