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Overview |
Gannon University | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gannon University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gannon University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Edgewood College | ||
| 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,876 students)
Gannon University vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Edgewood College?
- Gannon University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Gannon University than Edgewood College ($35,620.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Edgewood College ($22,200 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 27.1% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,120 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 34.8% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($26,172 vs. $19,418)
Gannon University vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 15 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Gannon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Edgewood College? 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 Edgewood College and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Edgewood College (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/