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Overview |
Canisius | WCU | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Canisius | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Canisius | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $242 |
Diversity |
Canisius | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Canisius | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or WCU?
- Canisius College is 291.1% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Canisius than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($30,180.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than WCU ($19,635 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 17% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,158 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 289.8% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($21,215 vs. $5,443)
Canisius vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 6 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming Canisius students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or WCU? 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 WCU and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Canisius College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $900 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,750)
- WCU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($242 vs. $255)
- More WCU 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/