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Overview |
Gannon University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Gannon University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Gannon University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 4,665 students)
Gannon University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Abilene Christian University than Gannon University ($40,300.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Abilene Christian University ($22,200 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 34% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,500 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Gannon University ($26,280 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 57 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Gannon University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Abilene Christian University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/