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Overview |
Gannon University | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Gannon University | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,360 students)
Gannon University vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Wilson College?
- Gannon University is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Gannon University than Wilson College ($35,620.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Wilson College ($22,200 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 28.8% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,968 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 83.8% larger than aid received Wilson College ($26,172 vs. $14,241)
Gannon University vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 94 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Wilson College (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/