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Overview |
Gannon University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 460 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gannon University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 460 students)
Gannon University vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Penn State New Kensington?
- Gannon University is 157.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington ($35,620.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Gannon University ($19,757 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 18.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,984 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 233% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($26,172 vs. $7,860)
Gannon University vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 55 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Penn State New Kensington (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $2,400 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,900)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State New Kensington 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/