Canisius College Value of an Education

Is Canisius College Worth the Price?

Check out Canisius College's educational value before you overpay!

Within New York, Canisius College is Considered an Average Quality College at a Good Price.

Canisius College's overall average net price combined with an average quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in New York. This lands Canisius College in the #35 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in New York.

Nationally, Good School + Low Cost = Great Value

Canisius College's quality of education, combined with its overall low net price, delivers students a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities nationwide of similar quality. This earned Canisius a ranking of #237 on the Best Colleges for the Money list, placing it in the top 20% overall.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Canisius College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$124,040 - Canisius College
	Good	$129,735 - California State University - Long Beach $137,020 - Dominican University of California
Average	Fair	$146,164 - Mercer University
	Low	$147,801 - Loyola University - New Orleans $148,753 - Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary $159,563 - Union University $160,084 - Endicott College $160,620 - Eckerd College $163,532 - Saint Francis University
Overpriced	Poor	$180,343 - Widener University - Main Campus

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And the Grand Total Comes To: $124,040

On average, a bachelor's degree at Canisius College will cost you about $124,040. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $29,789 per year and an average of 4.2 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$29,789
Average Years to Graduate	4.2
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$124,040

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Canisius College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$212,139	1,154	D
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$124,040	710	A-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$116,380	754	B+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$212,139	71	D+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$124,040	52	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$116,380	57	B-

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of New York.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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