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Overview |
Gannon University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 368 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 653 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gannon University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gannon University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 368 students)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Gannon University is 157.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at Gannon University than Penn State Wilkes Barre ($35,620.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Gannon University ($16,728 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre are 18.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,984 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Penn State Wilkes Barre (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 147% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($26,172 vs. $10,598)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 53 points higher than at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (982)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (22)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre earn on average $2,400 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,900)
- Penn State Wilkes Barre students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/