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Overview |
Gannon University | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
Gannon University | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Holy Family University | ||
| 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 Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,912 students)
Gannon University vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Holy Family University?
- Gannon University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Gannon University than Holy Family University ($35,620.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Gannon University ($12,379 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 6.3% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,500 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($26,172 vs. $25,316)
Gannon University vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 120 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Gannon University vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Holy Family 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 Holy Family University and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Holy Family University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,000)
- Holy Family University and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Family University and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/