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Overview |
Gannon University | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1060/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gannon University | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gannon University | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Carroll 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 Carroll University based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,283 students)
Gannon University vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Carroll University?
- Gannon University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Gannon University than Carroll University ($35,620.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Carroll University ($22,200 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 33.3% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,564 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Carroll University ($26,172 vs. $23,933)
Gannon University vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Carroll University (1087) is 52 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Carroll University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) 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 Carroll University (3.39)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Gannon University vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Carroll University (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,200)
- Carroll University and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll University and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/