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Overview |
Gannon University | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,548 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,865 | $55,322 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,865 | $55,322 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,610 | $13,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,942 | $28,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,483 | $40,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,331 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 4,856 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 71.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gannon University | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Gannon University | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Juniata 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 Juniata College based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 1,292 students)
Gannon University vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Juniata College?
- Juniata College is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($55,322.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Juniata College than Gannon University ($55,322.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Juniata College ($23,942 vs. $28,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 15.2% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,546 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Gannon University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 45.8% larger than aid received Gannon University ($40,076 vs. $27,483)
Gannon University vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or Gannon University .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Juniata College (71.6%)
Gannon University vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Juniata 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 Juniata College and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Juniata College is higher than Gannon University (76% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Juniata College earn on average $200 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $52,900)
- Juniata College and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Juniata College and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/