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Overview |
Canisius | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Canisius | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Canisius | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Gannon University | ||
| 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 18% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Gannon University than Canisius College ($35,620.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Gannon University ($19,635 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 26.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,158 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 23.4% larger than aid received Canisius College ($26,172 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 43 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Canisius students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Gannon 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 Gannon University and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Gannon University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/