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UB Le Moyne College Harding University St. Bona JCU Niagara University Abilene Christian University SUNY at Geneseo ORU University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University Oklahoma City University| Canisius College | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Canisius | OC | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Canisius | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $244 |
Diversity |
Canisius | OC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Canisius | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | OC | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or OC?
- Canisius College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Canisius than Oklahoma Christian University ($30,180.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than OC ($19,635 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 46.8% lower than costs at Canisius College ($8,280 vs. $12,158)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 20.5% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($21,215 vs. $17,601)
Canisius vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 40 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming OC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or OC? 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 OC and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $8,100 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $1,098 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($23,652 vs. $24,750)
- OC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($244 vs. $255)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/