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Overview |
Gannon University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gannon University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gannon University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,490 students)
Gannon University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Randolph-Macon than Gannon University ($44,930.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Randolph-Macon ($22,200 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 14.1% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,510 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Gannon University ($30,787 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 63 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Randolph Macon College (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,600)
- Randolph Macon College and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/