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Overview |
Spelman | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Spelman | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Spelman | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | 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 Spelman based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Gannon University than Spelman College ($35,620.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Spelman ($22,200 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 1.7% lower than costs at Spelman College ($15,410 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Spelman College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 146.2% larger than aid received Spelman College ($26,172 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 20 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Gannon University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Spelman graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,300)
- Gannon University and Spelman graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and Spelman 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 Spelman students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/