- Both Canisius University and Quinnipiac University are private.
- Canisius University is located in Buffalo, NY and Quinnipiac University is located in Hamden, CT.
- Quinnipiac University has more expensive tuition of $53,090 than Canisius University ($32,720).
- Quinnipiac University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.88% than Canisius University (78.19%).
- Quinnipiac University has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Canisius University (1,190).
- Quinnipiac University is larger with 8,788 students than Canisius University (2,492 students).
| Canisius University View More Rivals | Quinnipiac University View More Rivals | |
| #50 in New York | Rankings | #10 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Buffalo, NY | Location | Hamden, CT |
Canisius| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $32,720 | Undergraduate | $53,090 |
| $16,680 | Graduate | $18,217 |
| $19,851 | Financial Aid | $28,293 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| 78.19% | Acceptance Rate | 73.88% |
| 15.76% | Yield | 12.06% |
| 1,190 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,492 | Total Students | 8,788 |
| 1,788 | Undergraduate | 6,073 |
| 704 | Graduate | 2,715 |
| 254 | Online Enrollment | 746 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $51,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 925) $6,118 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,348) |
| 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 | 408 Full-time 556 Part-time |
| 403 Full-time 180 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,213 Full-time 605 Part-time |
| $76,180 for Faculties $56,090 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,748 for Faculties $83,380 Part-time |