Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Belmont Samford University UB Harding University Union University Vanderbilt Middle Tennessee State University Le Moyne College Trevecca Nazarene University Freed-Hardeman University St. Bona Tennessee| Canisius College | Lipscomb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Canisius | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Canisius | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $34,304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | Lipscomb | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1130/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Canisius | Lipscomb | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Canisius | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $211 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Lipscomb | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Canisius | Lipscomb | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Lipscomb than Canisius College ($34,304.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Lipscomb ($19,635 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 15.4% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($12,158 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 15% larger than aid received Canisius College ($24,404 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 98 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Canisius vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Lipscomb University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,750)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($211 vs. $255)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/