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Overview |
Gannon University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gannon University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 4,665 students)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Penn State?
- Gannon University is 93.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Penn State than Gannon University ($35,946.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Penn State ($22,200 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 20.9% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,744 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 160% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($26,172 vs. $10,066)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 167 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Gannon University (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $2,400 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,900)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/