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Overview |
Bethel University | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,642 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 1,494 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Bethel University | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 3,521 students)
Bethel University vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Gannon University?
- Bethel University is 16% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Bethel University than Gannon University ($42,760.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Bethel University ($23,942 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 29.1% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,090 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Gannon University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 6% larger than aid received Bethel University ($27,483 vs. $25,924)
Bethel University vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 92 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
Bethel University vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel 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 Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Gannon University (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/