- Both Canisius University and Rider University are private.
- Canisius University is located in Buffalo, NY and Rider University is located in Lawrenceville, NJ.
- Rider University has more expensive tuition of $38,900 than Canisius University ($32,720).
- Rider University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.12% than Canisius University (78.19%).
- Rider University has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Canisius University (1,190).
- Rider University is larger with 4,054 students than Canisius University (2,492 students).
| Canisius University View More Rivals | Rider University View More Rivals | |
| #50 in New York | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Buffalo, NY | Location | Lawrenceville, NJ |
Canisius| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 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 | $38,900 |
| $16,680 | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $19,851 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 78.19% | Acceptance Rate | 67.12% |
| 15.76% | Yield | 15.82% |
| 1,190 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,492 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 1,788 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 704 | Graduate | 885 |
| 254 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $51,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,100 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 925) $6,118 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,409) $10,230 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,900 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 139 Full-time 172 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time |
| 403 Full-time 180 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| $76,180 for Faculties $56,090 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time |