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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | 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
- Gannon University is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 4,043 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 361.6% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.8% higher at Gannon University than PennWest Edinboro ($35,620.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 32.2% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,660 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than PennWest Edinboro (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($26,172 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or PennWest Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 85 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at PennWest Edinboro (3.56)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than PennWest Edinboro (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $15,200 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $37,700)
- Gannon University and PennWest Edinboro graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and PennWest Edinboro graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/