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UB George Fox University OSU Le Moyne College Linfield Portland State University St. Bona JCU Niagara University PLU University of Portland Lewis and Clark| Canisius College | Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Canisius | Pacific | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Canisius | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Canisius | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $270 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Canisius | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Pacific | ||
| 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 University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 68.6% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at Pacific than Canisius College ($50,884.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Pacific ($19,635 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 18.5% lower than costs at Pacific University ($12,158 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 57.2% larger than aid received Canisius College ($33,340 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 12 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Canisius students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Pacific University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,800)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $1,406 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,156)
- Canisius graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($255 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/