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Overview |
Gannon University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Gannon University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gannon University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Gannon University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,481 students)
Gannon University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Gannon University is 353.9% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at Gannon University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($35,620.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Gannon University ($9,529 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 32% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,676 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 196.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($26,172 vs. $8,830)
Gannon University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 53 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Gannon University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (66% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $2,300 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/