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Overview |
DeSales University | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,919 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,000 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,000 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,789 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
DeSales University | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,636 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 2,857 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DeSales University | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
DeSales University | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 27% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | 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
- Gannon University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 2,919 students)
DeSales University vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or Gannon University?
- DeSales University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at DeSales University than Gannon University ($43,000.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than DeSales University ($23,942 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 13.1% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,800 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Gannon University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Gannon University ($28,789 vs. $27,483)
DeSales University vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 19 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
DeSales University vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales 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 DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Gannon University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $1,800 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/