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Overview |
Gannon University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 623 | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gannon University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 623 students)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Gannon University is 143.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at Gannon University than Penn State Schuylkill ($35,620.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than Gannon University ($17,252 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 101.6% lower than costs at Gannon University ($7,644 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Penn State Schuylkill (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 106.6% larger than aid received Penn State Schuylkill ($26,172 vs. $12,665)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 115 points higher than at Penn State Schuylkill (920)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (18)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (3.2)
- Penn State Schuylkill has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Schuylkill and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill earn on average $2,400 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,900)
- Penn State Schuylkill students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Schuylkill graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Schuylkill 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/