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UB UH at Manoa Le Moyne College BYU St. Bona BYU-I JCU Niagara University Hawaii Pacific University SUNY at Geneseo University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University| Canisius College | Brigham Young University Hawaii | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Canisius | BYUH | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $6,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $6,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $8,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $15,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $5,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Canisius | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 1,479 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 34.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 67.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1023/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Canisius | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $90 |
Diversity |
Canisius | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Canisius | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | BYUH | ||
| 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
- Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or BYUH?
- Canisius College is 382.9% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 382.9% higher at Canisius than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($30,180.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than Canisius ($15,835 vs. $19,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 37.7% lower than costs at Canisius College ($8,828 vs. $12,158)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Brigham Young University Hawaii (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 284.1% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($21,215 vs. $5,523)
Canisius vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Hawaii (1098) is 20 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Canisius students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at BYUH (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at BYUH (3.47)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than BYUH (34.2%)
Canisius vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or BYUH? 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 BYUH and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Brigham Young University Hawaii (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $1,600 more per year than BYUH graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $48,300)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $15,991 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($8,759 vs. $24,750)
- BYUH graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($90 vs. $255)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BYUH students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/