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UB Le Moyne College Boise State St. Bona JCU Niagara University Idaho SUNY at Geneseo Carroll College University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University SUNY College at Oswego| The College of Idaho | Canisius College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Canisius | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | canisius.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Canisius | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $30,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $30,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $12,158 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $19,635 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $21,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | Canisius | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 4,131 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 3,211 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
C of I | Canisius | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Canisius | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $255 |
Diversity |
C of I | Canisius | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
C of I | Canisius | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 15% | ||
Campus |
C of I | 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 C of I based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. Canisius Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Canisius?
- The College of Idaho is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at C of I than Canisius College ($33,825.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than C of I ($19,635 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 12.4% lower than costs at Canisius College ($10,820 vs. $12,158)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Canisius College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 12.6% larger than aid received Canisius College ($23,878 vs. $21,215)
C of I vs. Canisius Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Canisius? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Canisius or C of I .
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Canisius Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I 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 C of I.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than The College of Idaho (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $4,200 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $45,700)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $1,245 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,995)
- Canisius graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/