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Overview |
Alfred University | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred University | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Alfred University | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Alfred 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 Alfred University based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,813 students)
Alfred University vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or Gannon University?
- Alfred University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Alfred University than Gannon University ($36,444.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Alfred University ($22,200 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 13.6% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,560 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 0% larger than aid received Gannon University ($26,172 vs. $26,172)
Alfred University vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 22 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than 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 Alfred University (3.4)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred 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 Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Alfred University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,700)
- Gannon University and Alfred University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and Alfred University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/