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Alfred, NY · Buffalo, NY
| Alfred University | Canisius University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,620/yr | $17,940/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,512/yr | $12,781/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $24,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,067/yr | $12,404/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,125/yr | $16,151/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $28,280/yr | $21,341/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $33,388/yr | $24,170/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $257/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,380/yr | $13,560/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,950/yr | $8,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,300/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,900/yr | $1,570/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $57,445/yr | $44,322/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,500/yr | $34,500/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,500/yr | $34,500/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 39% | 32% |
| Students taking federal loans | 64% | 53% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 74% | 72% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1095–1310 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1279 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–29 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–31 · Math 23–27 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,761 | 4,147 |
| Students accepted | 3,751 | 3,391 |
| Students who enrolled | 432 | 424 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 27% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 5% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 57% | 66% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,897/yr | $60,681/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,231–$79,560 | $44,638–$82,280 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 58% | 65% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 34% | 47% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 42% | 69% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,703/yr | $46,089/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 70% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 59% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 59% |
| First-gen students who finish | 54% | 64% |
| Low-income students who finish | 57% | 57% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 23% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $51,231/yr | $55,431/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 25% · Engineering 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% | Parks, Recreation & Fitness 21% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 25% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Engineering — 18% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Public Administration — $78,158/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $66,282/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 27% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,423 | 1,685 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 565 | 727 |
| Average professor pay | $7,390/mo | $8,691/mo |
| Full-time professors | 84% | 93% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $54,906 | $65,323 |
| Setting | Rural (distant) | City (large) |
| Location | Alfred, NY | Buffalo, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1836 | 1870 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 8.8% | 6.2% |
| Men | 48% | 49% |
| Women | 52% | 51% |
| White students | 64% | 64% |
| Black students | 7% | 14% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 5.7% |
| Asian students | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other / not reported | 4.4% | 3.7% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 25% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,894/yr | $8,715/yr |
| Endowment | $193.8M | $147.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,482 | 1,046 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,090/yr | $6,660/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,150/yr | $6,500/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 25 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 515 | 418 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $4.6M |
| Athletics budget | $5.2M | $13.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.3M | $13.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $108,907 | $318,973 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.