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Overview |
Gannon University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,548 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,865 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,865 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,610 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,942 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,483 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,331 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 4,856 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Gannon University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Gannon University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 218 students)
Gannon University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Gannon University is 126.4% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.4% higher at Gannon University than Appalachian Bible College ($36,865.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Gannon University ($18,749 vs. $23,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 70.4% lower than costs at Gannon University ($9,160 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Gannon University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 156% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($27,483 vs. $10,734)
Gannon University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 23 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
Gannon University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Appalachian Bible College? 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 Appalachian Bible College and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (66% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $20,800 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/