The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
  • Fairfield University has more expensive tuition & fees ($56,360) than Canisius University ($32,720).
  • It is harder to admit to Fairfield University than Canisius University.
  • Fairfield University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,190) than Canisius University (1,190).
  • Fairfield University has higher submitted ACT score (26) than Canisius University (26).
  • Fairfield University has more students with 6,019 students while Canisius University has 2,492 students.
  • Canisius University has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while Fairfield University's ratio is 12 to 1.
  • Fairfield University has more full-time faculties with 312 faculties while Canisius University has 139 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Canisius University and Fairfield University.
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Canisius Universityvs.Fairfield University
Buffalo, New YorkLocationFairfield, Connecticut
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Master's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral / Research University
$32,7202024 Tuition & Fees$56,360
95%% Receiving Financial Aid90%
$19,851Average Amount of Financial Aid$24,783
77.73 %Acceptance Rates52.18 %
14.89 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)19.05 %
1,190SAT Score1,310
26ACT Score30
66 %Graduation Rate84 %
26 %Transfer-out Rate12 %
78 %Retention Rate91 %
2,492Student Population6,019
139Number of Faculties312
11 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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