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Overview |
York | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 82% |
Admission |
York | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
York | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $279 |
Diversity |
York | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
York | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 27% | ||
Campus |
York | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 4,548 students)
York vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 432% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.7% higher at Gannon University than CUNY York College ($36,865.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Gannon University ($5,631 vs. $23,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 39.6% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($15,610 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Gannon University (86% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 248.1% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($27,483 vs. $7,896)
York vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or York .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 150 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at York (3.15)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than CUNY York College (66% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $9,700 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/