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Buffalo, NY · Amherst, NY
| Canisius University | Daemen University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,940/yr | $18,693/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,781/yr | $10,773/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,250 | $22,091 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,404/yr | $13,276/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,151/yr | $17,289/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,341/yr | $18,863/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,170/yr | $25,356/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $257/mo | $234/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,560/yr | $14,230/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,000/yr | $2,900/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,570/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $44,322/yr | $45,192/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,500/yr | $35,218/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $34,500/yr | $35,218/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 32% | 46% |
| Students taking federal loans | 53% | 63% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 72% | 68% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,147 | 3,041 |
| Students accepted | 3,391 | 2,316 |
| Students who enrolled | 424 | 375 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 16% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 66% | 59% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $60,681/yr | $61,808/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $44,638–$82,280 | $39,844–$87,929 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 65% |
| White students graduating | 68% | 63% |
| Black students graduating | 47% | 38% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 69% | 54% |
| Asian students graduating | 63% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,089/yr | $59,912/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 59% | 47% |
| Pell students who graduate | 59% | 44% |
| First-gen students who finish | 64% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 57% | 39% |
| Students who transfer out | 23% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,431/yr | $59,602/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Parks, Recreation & Fitness 21% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 24% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% |
| Most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 21% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 24% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 19% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 16% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $66,282/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $101,176/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 22% | 4.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,685 | 1,643 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 727 | 887 |
| Average professor pay | $8,691/mo | $7,103/mo |
| Full-time professors | 93% | 49% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $65,323 | $51,684 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Amherst, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1870 | 1947 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.2% | 2% |
| Men | 49% | 26% |
| Women | 51% | 74% |
| White students | 64% | 74% |
| Black students | 14% | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| Asian students | 3.5% | 4% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 2.2% |
| Other / not reported | 3.7% | 3% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 23% | 29% |
| Part-time students | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.5% | 8.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,715/yr | $9,384/yr |
| Endowment | $147.4M | $26.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,046 | 643 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,660/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $6,500/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 418 | 221 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.6M | $1.7M |
| Athletics budget | $13.6M | $5.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $13.6M | $5.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $318,973 | $26,176 |
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.