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Overview |
Gannon University | DBU | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Gannon University | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gannon University | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Gannon University | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | DBU | ||
| 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
- Gannon University is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 4,348 students)
Gannon University vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or DBU?
- Gannon University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than DBU for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Gannon University than Dallas Baptist University ($35,620.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than DBU ($22,200 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 64.8% lower than costs at Gannon University ($9,351 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Dallas Baptist University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 39.2% larger than aid received Dallas Baptist University ($26,172 vs. $18,797)
Gannon University vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Dallas Baptist University (1055) is 20 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or DBU? 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 DBU and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Dallas Baptist University (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $5,200 more per year than DBU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,700)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- DBU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/