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Overview |
Canisius | PLU | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Canisius | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Canisius | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $266 |
Diversity |
Canisius | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Canisius | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 63.9% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at PLU than Canisius College ($49,472.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than PLU ($19,635 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 2.8% lower than costs at Canisius College ($11,826 vs. $12,158)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 71.7% larger than aid received Canisius College ($36,435 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 39 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming PLU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or PLU? 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 PLU and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $1,050 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,800)
- Canisius graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($255 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/