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Overview |
Gannon University | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,548 | 1,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,865 | $46,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,865 | $46,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,610 | $14,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,942 | $20,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,483 | $40,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,331 | 3,225 | ||
| Admitted | 4,856 | 2,189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1070/1273 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Gannon University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Lycoming 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 Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 1,063 students)
Gannon University vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Lycoming College than Gannon University ($46,720.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Gannon University ($20,733 vs. $23,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 6.8% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,612 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Gannon University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 48.2% larger than aid received Gannon University ($40,733 vs. $27,483)
Gannon University vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 1 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming Gannon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Gannon University vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Lycoming 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 Lycoming College and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Gannon University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,800)
- Lycoming College and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lycoming College and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/