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Overview |
Elizabethtown College | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etown.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elizabethtown College | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,020 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,020 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,642 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,405 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Elizabethtown College | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,977 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,415 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Elizabethtown College | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elizabethtown College | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elizabethtown College | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Elizabethtown College | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Elizabethtown College | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,021 students)
Elizabethtown College vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elizabethtown College or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Elizabethtown College for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Gannon University than Elizabethtown College ($35,620.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Elizabethtown College ($22,200 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 21.9% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,642 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 22.3% larger than aid received Elizabethtown College ($26,172 vs. $21,405)
Elizabethtown College vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elizabethtown College or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Elizabethtown College .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 90 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Elizabethtown College vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elizabethtown College or Gannon University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Gannon University and Elizabethtown College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Gannon University (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,800)
- Gannon University and Elizabethtown College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and Elizabethtown College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/