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Overview |
Gannon University | LVC | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Gannon University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,080 students)
Gannon University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at LVC than Gannon University ($47,240.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than LVC ($22,200 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 16.6% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,220 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 34.7% larger than aid received Gannon University ($35,245 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Gannon University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than LVC (76.7%)
Gannon University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or LVC? 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 LVC and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Gannon University (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $5,400 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,500)
- Lebanon Valley College and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lebanon Valley College and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/