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Overview |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,027 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #470 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msj.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,750 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,750 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,650 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,506 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,149 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,127 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1068/1233 | 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 |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
College of Mount St. Joseph | 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 College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,027 students)
College of Mount St. Joseph vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Mount St. Joseph or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than College of Mount St. Joseph for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $33,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Gannon University than College of Mount St. Joseph ($35,620.00 vs. $33,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount St. Joseph than Gannon University ($17,506 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount St. Joseph are 44.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($10,650 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount St. Joseph as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 4.1% larger than aid received College of Mount St. Joseph ($26,172 vs. $25,149)
College of Mount St. Joseph vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Mount St. Joseph or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or College of Mount St. Joseph .
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at College of Mount St. Joseph (3.56)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (54.3%)
College of Mount St. Joseph vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Mount St. Joseph 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 College of Mount St. Joseph.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than College of Mount St. Joseph (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $8,200 more per year than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,700)
- Gannon University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Gannon University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Mount St. Joseph students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/