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Overview |
Belhaven University | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 |
Belhaven University | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Belhaven University | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,627 students)
Belhaven University vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Gannon University than Belhaven University ($35,620.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Gannon University ($19,794 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 69.3% lower than costs at Gannon University ($9,100 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 53.3% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($26,172 vs. $17,067)
Belhaven University vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Belhaven University (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,900)
- Gannon University students graduate with a $1,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,402)
- Gannon University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/