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RU JMU UNH Cleveland State CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion University of Dayton Duquesne University VCU Mason Rowan University| Gannon University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gannon University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Gannon University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 4,358 students)
Gannon University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Longwood University?
- Gannon University is 306.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at Gannon University than Longwood University ($35,620.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Gannon University ($21,772 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 7.6% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,318 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 153.3% larger than aid received Longwood University ($26,172 vs. $10,332)
Gannon University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 50 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.59) as students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Longwood University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/