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Overview |
Regis | Canisius | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,668 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regis.edu | canisius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regis | Canisius | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,830 | $30,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,830 | $30,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $12,158 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,377 | $19,635 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,291 | $21,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Regis | Canisius | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 4,131 | ||
| Admitted | 4,222 | 3,211 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Regis | Canisius | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regis | Canisius | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,916 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $255 |
Diversity |
Regis | Canisius | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Regis | Canisius | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Regis | Canisius | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regis University is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (4,668 students vs. 2,492 students)
Regis vs. Canisius Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regis or Canisius?
- Regis University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($40,830.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Regis than Canisius College ($40,830.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Regis ($19,635 vs. $26,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 10.3% lower than costs at Regis University ($12,158 vs. $13,416)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Regis University as Canisius College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regis University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Canisius College ($26,291 vs. $21,215)
Regis vs. Canisius Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regis or Canisius? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Canisius or Regis .
- The average SAT score at Regis University (1092) is 14 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Regis students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Regis (3.68)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Regis (76.1%)
Regis vs. Canisius Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regis or Canisius? 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 Canisius and Regis.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Regis University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Regis University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $49,900)
- Regis University students graduate with a $1,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($22,916 vs. $24,750)
- Regis graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($236 vs. $255)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regis students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/