- Both Canisius University and Niagara University are private.
- Both schools are located in New York.
- Niagara University has more expensive tuition of $38,135 than Canisius University ($32,720).
- Canisius University has tighter acceptance rate of 78.19% than Niagara University (84.20%).
- Canisius University has higher SAT scores of 1,190 than Niagara University (1,130).
- Niagara University is larger with 3,858 students than Canisius University (2,492 students).
| Canisius University View More Rivals | Niagara University View More Rivals | |
| #50 in New York | Rankings | #15 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Buffalo, NY | Location | Niagara University, NY |
Canisius| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $32,720 | Undergraduate | $38,135 |
| $16,680 | Graduate | $14,850 |
| $19,851 | Financial Aid | $26,490 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 78.19% | Acceptance Rate | 84.20% |
| 15.76% | Yield | 22.60% |
| 1,190 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,492 | Total Students | 3,858 |
| 1,788 | Undergraduate | 2,709 |
| 704 | Graduate | 1,149 |
| 254 | Online Enrollment | 693 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $51,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 925) $6,118 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,442) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 139 Full-time 172 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 159 Full-time 241 Part-time |
| 403 Full-time 180 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 502 Full-time 278 Part-time |
| $76,180 for Faculties $56,090 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,139 for Faculties $57,854 Part-time |