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Overview |
Gannon University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Gannon University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,231 students)
Gannon University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 52.8% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Susquahanna than Gannon University ($54,440.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Susquahanna ($22,200 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 3% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,960 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 56.3% larger than aid received Gannon University ($40,914 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Gannon University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Gannon University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Gannon University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $52,900)
- Susquehanna University and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/