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UNH Cleveland State Drew University Monmouth University FDU University of Dayton Montclair State University Duquesne University Kean Rowan University Penn State Saint Francis University| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Gannon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
FDU | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
FDU | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Gannon University than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($35,620.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Gannon University ($21,408 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 1.2% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($15,410 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 8.7% larger than aid received Gannon University ($28,436 vs. $26,172)
FDU vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 1 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming FDU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
FDU vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham and Gannon University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($52,900 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/