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Overview |
City College of New York | Gannon University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
City College of New York | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 4,665 students)
City College of New York vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 414% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.4% higher at Gannon University than CUNY City College ($35,620.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Gannon University ($5,181 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 10.8% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($15,410 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 166.5% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($26,172 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 90 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than CUNY City College (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $3,100 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/