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JMU VCU CNU Mason UNH Cleveland State Longwood University William & Mary UVA University of Dayton Old Dominion Duquesne University| Gannon University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gannon University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Gannon University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,757 students)
Gannon University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Mary Washington College?
- Gannon University is 298.5% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Gannon University than University of Mary Washington ($35,620.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Gannon University ($21,863 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 27.5% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,090 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 189.3% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($26,172 vs. $9,046)
Gannon University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 75 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Gannon University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $2,600 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $52,900)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/