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Overview |
BSU | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
BSU | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BSU | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 4,665 students)
BSU vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 322.3% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Gannon University than Ball State University ($35,620.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Gannon University ($12,615 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 41.3% lower than costs at Gannon University ($10,904 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 129.2% larger than aid received Ball State University ($26,172 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 35 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Ball State University (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $10,400 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/