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Overview |
Gannon University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Gannon University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,330 students)
Gannon University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Gannon University is 46.6% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Gannon University than Freed Hardeman University ($35,620.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Gannon University ($18,556 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 93.8% lower than costs at Gannon University ($7,950 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 50.9% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($26,172 vs. $17,349)
Gannon University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 66 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Freed-Hardeman 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 Freed-Hardeman University and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Freed Hardeman University (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/