Canisius vs Saint Peter's
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 collegeCFaith: 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.Saint Peter's UniversityJersey City, NJCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Jesuit colleges.
- Canisius lists Mass every weekday; Saint Peter's lists Mass every weekday.
- Canisius lists confession 2 times a week; Saint Peter's, once a week.
- Canisius has the higher graduation rate: 66% against 58% at Saint Peter's.
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.
CFaith: 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.
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.
CCompass Score: 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.
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.
CSacramental 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.
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.
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 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
Once a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Jesuit
Jesuit
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Buffalo, NY
Jersey City, NJ
Setting
City
City
Students
2,545
3,673
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.
CAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
72%
90%
Graduation rate
66%
58%
First-year retention
73%
72%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$17,940
$12,199
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,781
$10,783
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,404
$10,643
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,151
$9,952
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,341
$13,569
Net price, over $110,000 income
$24,170
$21,829
Median debt
$24,250
$20,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$60,681
$57,815
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.