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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Canisius College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Canisius | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | canisius.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Canisius | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $30,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $30,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $12,158 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $19,635 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $21,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Canisius | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 4,131 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 3,211 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Canisius | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Canisius | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $255 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Canisius | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
George Washington | Canisius | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 15% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Canisius | ||
| 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,492 students)
George Washington vs. Canisius Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Canisius?
- George Washington University is 105.8% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.8% higher at George Washington than Canisius College ($62,110.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than George Washington ($19,635 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 29.3% lower than costs at George Washington University ($12,158 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 66.2% larger than aid received Canisius College ($35,257 vs. $21,215)
George Washington vs. Canisius Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Canisius? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Canisius or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 216 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Canisius Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Canisius? 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 Canisius and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Canisius College (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $30,600 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $212 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($24,750 vs. $24,962)
- Canisius graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/