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Overview |
Canisius | Union University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,545 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #173 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,100 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,100 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,321 | $27,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $28,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,147 | 3,012 | ||
| Admitted | 3,391 | 1,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1030/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Canisius | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $256 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Canisius | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (2,674 students vs. 2,545 students)
Canisius vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Union University?
- Union University is 19% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Union University than Canisius College ($37,000.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Union University ($19,321 vs. $27,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 8.2% lower than costs at Canisius College ($12,166 vs. $13,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 25.9% larger than aid received Canisius College ($28,671 vs. $22,779)
Canisius vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 85 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Union University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Union University (47.2%)
Canisius vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Union 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 Union University and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Union University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $48,200)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $90 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $24,840)
- Canisius graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($255 vs. $256)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/