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Overview |
UHart | Gannon University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
UHart | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UHart | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UHart | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UHart | 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
- University of Hartford is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 4,665 students)
UHart vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Gannon University?
- University of Hartford is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at UHart than Gannon University ($42,851.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than UHart ($22,200 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 14% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,512 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 11.8% larger than aid received Gannon University ($29,250 vs. $26,172)
UHart vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Hartford (1050) is 15 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming UHart students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
UHart vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than University of Hartford (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $3,300 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $49,600)
- Gannon University and UHart graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and UHart graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/