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Overview |
GWU | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,125 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,470 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,470 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,035 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,762 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
GWU | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,670 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 4,064 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
GWU | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
GWU | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 27% | ||
Campus |
GWU | Gannon University | ||
| 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 3,125 students)
GWU vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $32,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Gannon University than Gardner Webb University ($36,865.00 vs. $32,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than GWU ($23,942 vs. $24,035)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 44.9% lower than costs at Gannon University ($10,770 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Gannon University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 11% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($27,483 vs. $24,762)
GWU vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 58 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
GWU vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or Gannon University? 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 Gannon University and GWU.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Gardner Webb University (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $12,400 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/