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Overview |
Canisius | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Canisius | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Otterbein 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
- Canisius College is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 2,458 students)
Canisius vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Otterbein University than Canisius College ($33,824.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Otterbein University ($19,635 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 1.4% lower than costs at Canisius College ($11,988 vs. $12,158)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Canisius College ($24,060 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 42 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Otterbein University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $44,800)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/