- Both Niagara University and Canisius 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).
Niagara University View More Rivals | Canisius University View More Rivals | |
| #15 in New York | Rankings | #50 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Niagara University, NY | Location | Buffalo, NY |
| Known as | Canisius | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,135 | Undergraduate | $32,720 |
| $14,850 | Graduate | $16,680 |
| $26,490 | Financial Aid | $19,851 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 84.20% | Acceptance Rate | 78.19% |
| 22.60% | Yield | 15.76% |
| 1,130 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,858 | Total Students | 2,492 |
| 2,709 | Undergraduate | 1,788 |
| 1,149 | Graduate | 704 |
| 693 | Online Enrollment | 254 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $45,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,100 |
| 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: 1,442) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 925) $6,118 average annual costs |
| 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 |
| 159 Full-time 241 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 139 Full-time 172 Part-time |
| 502 Full-time 278 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 403 Full-time 180 Part-time |
| $83,139 for Faculties $57,854 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,180 for Faculties $56,090 Part-time |