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Overview |
Eastern University | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern University | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 4,665 students)
Eastern University vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Gannon University?
- Eastern University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Eastern University than Gannon University ($35,864.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Eastern University ($22,200 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 24% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,424 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Eastern University ($26,172 vs. $25,542)
Eastern University vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 9 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Gannon University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/