Canisius vs Niagara
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Canisius UniversityBuffalo, NYCatholic collegeBFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Niagara UniversityNiagara University, NYCatholic college
At a glance
- Canisius lists Mass every weekday; Niagara lists Mass every weekday.
- Canisius lists confession 2 times a week; Niagara, once a week.
- Niagara has the higher graduation rate: 75% against 66% at Canisius.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Niagara has the lower price after aid: $9,564 a year, against $12,781 at Canisius.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
CCampus culture and residence life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
2 times a week
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
4 listed
Religious order or tradition
Jesuit
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Buffalo, NY
Niagara University, NY
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
2,545
4,221
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
72%
87%
Average SAT
1168
ACT middle 50%
22–28
Graduation rate
66%
75%
First-year retention
73%
80%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$17,940
$17,248
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,781
$9,564
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,404
$11,510
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,151
$17,322
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,341
$20,355
Net price, over $110,000 income
$24,170
$22,990
Median debt
$24,250
$25,475
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$60,681
$56,196
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.