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Overview |
Gannon University | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Gannon University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gannon University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Gannon University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,775 students)
Gannon University vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or LGCNHS?
- Gannon University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Gannon University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($35,620.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than LGCNHS ($22,200 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 40.1% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,000 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 326.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($26,172 vs. $6,133)
Gannon University vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Gannon University .
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Gannon University vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Gannon University.
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $1,600 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More LGCNHS 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/