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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Southwest Baptist University | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,386 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Gannon University than Southwest Baptist University ($35,620.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than Gannon University ($18,926 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 85.9% lower than costs at Gannon University ($8,290 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 44.2% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($26,172 vs. $18,146)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 23 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist University 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 Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Southwest Baptist University (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $5,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $27,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/