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Overview |
Gannon University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Gannon University | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
Gannon University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Liberty 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 4,665 students)
Gannon University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Liberty University?
- Gannon University is 66.7% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Gannon University than Liberty University ($35,620.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Liberty University ($22,200 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 24.8% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,350 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 109.9% larger than aid received Liberty University ($26,172 vs. $12,471)
Gannon University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 35 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Liberty University (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/