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Overview |
Gannon University | Marywood | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Gannon University | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,729 students)
Gannon University vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Marywood than Gannon University ($36,430.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Marywood ($22,200 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marywood University are 4.9% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,696 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Gannon University ($28,401 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 10 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Marywood University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $41,100)
- Marywood University and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marywood University and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/