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Overview |
Gannon University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gannon University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 363 students)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Gannon University is 157.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at Gannon University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($35,620.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Gannon University ($19,505 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 25.8% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,254 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 154.9% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($26,172 vs. $10,269)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 92 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Gannon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $2,400 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,900)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/