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Overview |
USJ | Gannon University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
USJ | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Gannon University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at USJ than Gannon University ($42,050.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than USJ ($22,200 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 16.4% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,240 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 8.2% larger than aid received Gannon University ($28,311 vs. $26,172)
USJ vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 103 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at USJ (3.46)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than University of Saint Joseph (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $1,700 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,200)
- Gannon University and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and USJ 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 USJ students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/