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Overview |
Canisius | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Canisius | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 1,299 students)
Canisius vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 40% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Wittenberg University than Canisius College ($42,260.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Wittenberg University ($19,635 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 7.8% lower than costs at Canisius College ($11,280 vs. $12,158)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 53.8% larger than aid received Canisius College ($32,632 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Canisius .
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Canisius College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,300)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/