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Overview |
Gannon University | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gannon University | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 718 students)
Gannon University vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Penn State York?
- Gannon University is 143.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State York 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 York ($35,620.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Gannon University ($18,910 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 210.1% larger than aid received Penn State York ($26,172 vs. $8,440)
Gannon University vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State York (1050) is 15 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Penn State York students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Penn State York? 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 York and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Penn State York (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $2,400 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,900)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State York 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/