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Overview |
Gannon University | LHU | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Gannon University | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Gannon University | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gannon University | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,920 students)
Gannon University vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or LHU?
- Gannon University is 361.6% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at Gannon University than Lock Haven University ($35,620.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 48.9% lower than costs at Gannon University ($10,350 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($26,172 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 87 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at LHU (3.41)
Gannon University vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or LHU? 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 LHU and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Lock Haven University (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $10,800 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,100)
- Lock Haven University and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lock Haven University and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/