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Overview |
TU | Canisius | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 2,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #389 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | canisius.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Canisius | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $31,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $31,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $19,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $22,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Canisius | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 4,147 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 3,391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Canisius | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Canisius | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $255 |
Diversity |
TU | Canisius | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
TU | Canisius | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 18% | ||
Campus |
TU | Canisius | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 2,545 students)
TU vs. Canisius Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Canisius?
- Canisius College is 321.3% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($31,100.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Canisius than Towson University ($31,100.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Canisius ($15,064 vs. $19,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 18.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,160 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 97% larger than aid received Towson University ($22,779 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Canisius Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Canisius? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Canisius or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 3 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Canisius students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at TU (3.69)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Canisius (81.8%)
TU vs. Canisius Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Towson University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,900)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,750)
- TU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($183 vs. $255)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/