Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UB Le Moyne College St. Bona JCU Niagara University Gustavus Adolphus College University of St Thomas Fordham SUNY at Geneseo Saint Benedict University at Albany- SUNY NDSU| Saint Johns University | Canisius College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Saint John's | Canisius | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | canisius.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Saint John's | Canisius | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $30,180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $30,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $12,158 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $19,635 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $21,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Canisius | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 4,131 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 3,211 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 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 |
Academics |
Saint John's | Canisius | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Saint John's | Canisius | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Canisius | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 97% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Saint John's | Canisius | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | Canisius | ||
| 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
- Canisius College is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. Canisius Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Canisius?
- Saint Johns University is 68.8% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Saint John's than Canisius College ($50,950.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Saint John's ($19,635 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 2.3% lower than costs at Canisius College ($11,890 vs. $12,158)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Canisius College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 76.9% larger than aid received Canisius College ($37,533 vs. $21,215)
Saint John's vs. Canisius Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or Canisius? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Canisius or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 70 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Saint John's vs. Canisius Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Canisius College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/