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Overview |
WWU | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
WWU | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
WWU | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
WWU | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
WWU | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WWU | 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,508 students)
WWU vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Gannon University than William Woods University ($35,620.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than WWU ($22,200 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 47.5% lower than costs at Gannon University ($10,450 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 28.1% larger than aid received William Woods University ($26,172 vs. $20,431)
WWU vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or WWU .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is the same at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming WWU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than WWU (61.5%)
WWU vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU 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 WWU.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than William Woods University (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $14,300 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/