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Overview |
Ohio University | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio University | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 4,665 students)
Ohio University vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 166.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Gannon University than Ohio University Main Campus ($35,620.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Gannon University ($20,207 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 24.9% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,336 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 178% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($26,172 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 73 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.59) as students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Ohio University vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/