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Overview |
Earlham | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Earlham | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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 Earlham based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Gannon University?
- Earlham College is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Earlham than Gannon University ($49,218.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Earlham ($22,200 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 23.8% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,448 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 42.5% larger than aid received Gannon University ($37,303 vs. $26,172)
Earlham vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is the same as at Gannon University (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/