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Overview |
Gannon University | Messiah College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Grantham, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #358 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | messiah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Messiah College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $38,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $38,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $24,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $27,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Messiah College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 2,438 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 1,936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 | Messiah College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Messiah College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Messiah College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gannon University | Messiah College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Messiah College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Messiah College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,231 students)
Gannon University vs. Messiah College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Messiah College?
- Messiah College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($38,550.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Messiah College than Gannon University ($38,550.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Messiah College ($22,200 vs. $24,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Messiah College are 33.3% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,560 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Messiah College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Messiah College students is 5.1% larger than aid received Gannon University ($27,519 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. Messiah College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Messiah College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Messiah College or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Messiah College (1129) is 94 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Messiah College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Messiah College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Messiah College (79.4%)
Gannon University vs. Messiah College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Messiah 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 Messiah College and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Messiah College is higher than Gannon University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Messiah College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,600)
- Messiah College students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- Messiah College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Messiah College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/