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Overview |
SAU | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SAU | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 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 |
SAU | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
SAU | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
SAU | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
SAU | 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Gannon University than Spring Arbor University ($35,620.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than SAU ($22,200 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 44.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($10,652 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($26,172 vs. $20,677)
SAU vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 38 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming SAU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Spring Arbor University (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $10,300 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/