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Overview |
CMU | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
CMU | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMU | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CMU | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CMU | 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 4,665 students)
CMU vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 169.8% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.8% higher at Gannon University than Central Michigan University ($35,620.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Gannon University ($15,605 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 37% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,248 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 131.3% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($26,172 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 14 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CMU (3.47)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Central Michigan University (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $8,400 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,500)
- Gannon University and CMU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and CMU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/