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Overview |
Gannon University | Pitt | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gannon University | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 4,665 students)
Gannon University vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Pitt?
- Gannon University is 80.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Pitt than Gannon University ($36,000.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Pitt ($22,200 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 24.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,360 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 139.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($26,172 vs. $10,919)
Gannon University vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 237 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Gannon University vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Gannon University (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $5,100 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,900)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/