- Both Quinnipiac University and Canisius University are private.
- Quinnipiac University is located in Hamden, CT and Canisius University is located in Buffalo, NY.
- 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).
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| #10 in Connecticut | Rankings | #50 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Hamden, CT | Location | Buffalo, NY |
| Known as | Canisius | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $53,090 | Undergraduate | $32,720 |
| $18,217 | Graduate | $16,680 |
| $28,293 | Financial Aid | $19,851 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 73.88% | Acceptance Rate | 78.19% |
| 12.06% | Yield | 15.76% |
| 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,788 | Total Students | 2,492 |
| 6,073 | Undergraduate | 1,788 |
| 2,715 | Graduate | 704 |
| 746 | Online Enrollment | 254 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 77% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $67,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,348) | 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 |
| 408 Full-time 556 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 139 Full-time 172 Part-time |
| 1,213 Full-time 605 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 403 Full-time 180 Part-time |
| $102,748 for Faculties $83,380 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,180 for Faculties $56,090 Part-time |