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Overview |
Gannon University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,548 | 12,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,865 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,865 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,610 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,942 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,483 | $3,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 31% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,331 | 2,047 | ||
| Admitted | 4,856 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Gannon University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (12,268 students vs. 4,548 students)
Gannon University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Gannon University is 216.7% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.7% higher at Gannon University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($36,865.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than Gannon University ($20,183 vs. $23,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 53.6% lower than costs at Gannon University ($10,160 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (82% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 617.2% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($27,483 vs. $3,832)
Gannon University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Gannon University .
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (61.7%)
Gannon University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $14,300 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $52,900)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/