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Overview |
Gannon University | LRC | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,548 | 2,618 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,865 | $31,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,865 | $31,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,610 | $13,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,942 | $24,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,483 | $21,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
Gannon University | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,331 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 4,856 | 1,601 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1055/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Gannon University | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Gannon University | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 2,618 students)
Gannon University vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or LRC?
- Gannon University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Gannon University than La Roche College ($36,865.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than LRC ($23,942 vs. $24,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 17.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,268 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than Gannon University (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 29.8% larger than aid received La Roche College ($27,483 vs. $21,167)
Gannon University vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 96 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
Gannon University vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or LRC? 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 LRC and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than La Roche College (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $8,600 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/