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Overview |
Gannon University | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Gannon University | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Marymount 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 Marymount University based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,711 students)
Gannon University vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Marymount University than Gannon University ($35,950.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Marymount University ($22,200 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 1.9% lower than costs at Marymount University ($15,410 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Gannon University ($26,190 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 36 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Marymount 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 Marymount University and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Marymount University (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $52,900)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/