Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Siena Heights's yield is 23 pts higher than Canisius's
Yield rate - 2
Siena Heights admits 69% vs. 72% at Canisius
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- CanisiusAccessible
- Siena HeightsAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 12–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- CanisiusTest-blind
- Siena HeightsTest-optional
How they read a record
Canisius
and GPA are both very important; class rank is considered. 30% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
Siena Heights
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Canisius | Siena Heights |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Considered |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Canisius University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why