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Overview |
Gannon University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gannon University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 4,572 students)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Gannon University is 131.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Gannon University than Penn State Harrisburg ($35,620.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Gannon University ($22,096 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 2.9% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,978 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 194.7% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($26,172 vs. $8,882)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 8 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Gannon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $2,400 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,900)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/