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Overview |
Gannon University | Kings College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Gannon University | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Kings 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 Kings College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,993 students)
Gannon University vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Kings College?
- King's College is 11% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Kings College than Gannon University ($39,522.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Kings College ($22,200 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 5.2% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,648 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 12.2% larger than aid received Gannon University ($29,352 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Gannon University .
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Kings 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 Kings College and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than King's College (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $52,900)
- King's College and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- King's College and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/