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Overview |
Arcadia | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1310 | 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 |
Arcadia | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Arcadia | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 3,142 students)
Arcadia vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Gannon University?
- Arcadia University is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Arcadia than Gannon University ($47,590.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Arcadia ($23,942 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 4.1% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($15,610 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Gannon University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 24.6% larger than aid received Gannon University ($34,234 vs. $27,483)
Arcadia vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 69 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
Arcadia vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Arcadia University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,400)
- Gannon University and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/