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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,656 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,656 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,457 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,071 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,956 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 2,691 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 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 |
Wittenberg University | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 1,333 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Gannon University?
- Wittenberg University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Wittenberg University than Gannon University ($43,656.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Gannon University ($21,457 vs. $23,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 35% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,562 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Gannon University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 27.6% larger than aid received Gannon University ($35,071 vs. $27,483)
Wittenberg University vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
Wittenberg University vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Gannon University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,300)
- Gannon University and Wittenberg University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and Wittenberg University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/