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Overview |
AQ | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
AQ | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 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 |
AQ | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
AQ | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
AQ | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
AQ | 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 AQ based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 1,295 students)
AQ vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Gannon University?
- Aquinas College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at AQ than Gannon University ($37,720.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Gannon University ($19,890 vs. $23,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 42% lower than costs at Gannon University ($10,994 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Gannon University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 5.7% larger than aid received Gannon University ($29,042 vs. $27,483)
AQ vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 55 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming AQ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at AQ (3.52)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than AQ (71.1%)
AQ vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ 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 AQ.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Aquinas College (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $12,900 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/