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Overview |
ONU | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ONU | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
ONU | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
ONU | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Gannon University than Ohio Northern University ($35,620.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than ONU ($22,200 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 19.5% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,900 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 8% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($26,172 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 123 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming ONU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU 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 ONU.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Ohio Northern University (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $52,900)
- Gannon University and ONU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and ONU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/