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Overview |
Thomas More | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas More | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 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 |
Thomas More | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Thomas More | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | 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 Thomas More based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Thomas More for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Gannon University than Thomas More University ($35,620.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than Gannon University ($21,962 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 53.9% lower than costs at Gannon University ($10,014 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Thomas More University ($26,172 vs. $23,834)
Thomas More vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 19 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Thomas More vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More 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 Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Thomas More University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $52,900)
- Gannon University and Thomas More graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and Thomas More 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 Thomas More 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/