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Overview |
Anderson University | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
Anderson University | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Anderson University | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Anderson University based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Gannon University than Anderson University ($35,620.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Gannon University ($21,459 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 34.9% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,420 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Gannon University ($26,629 vs. $26,172)
Anderson University vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 15 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Anderson University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,400)
- Gannon University and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/