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Overview |
Muskingum | Gannon University | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Muskingum | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Muskingum | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,117 students)
Muskingum vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Gannon University than Muskingum University ($35,620.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than Gannon University ($19,682 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 23.3% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,500 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Muskingum University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Muskingum University ($26,172 vs. $24,048)
Muskingum vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 51 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Muskingum vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Muskingum University (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,100)
- Gannon University and Muskingum graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and Muskingum graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muskingum 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/