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Overview |
Canisius | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
Canisius | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Holy Family 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
- Holy Family University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Holy Family University than Canisius College ($31,508.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Canisius ($12,379 vs. $19,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 19.3% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($12,158 vs. $14,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Canisius College ($25,316 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 163 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Canisius vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Holy Family 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 Holy Family University and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Holy Family University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/