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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Gannon University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gannon University | JMU | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Gannon University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gannon University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Gannon University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 4,665 students)
Gannon University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or JMU?
- Gannon University is 363.6% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Gannon University than James Madison University ($35,620.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Gannon University ($18,274 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 28% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,040 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 159.6% larger than aid received James Madison University ($26,172 vs. $10,081)
Gannon University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 99 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than JMU (78.3%)
Gannon University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or JMU? 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 JMU and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Gannon University (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $52,900)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/