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Overview |
Canisius | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Canisius | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Canisius College is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 2,086 students)
Canisius vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Augustana University than Canisius College ($36,332.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Augustana University ($19,635 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 32.9% lower than costs at Canisius College ($9,148 vs. $12,158)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 31.6% larger than aid received Canisius College ($27,920 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 86 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Canisius vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Augustana University (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,800)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/