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Overview |
Gannon University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,548 | 504 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,865 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,865 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,610 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,942 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,483 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 84% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,331 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 4,856 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 2% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gannon University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 504 students)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Penn State Beaver?
- Gannon University is 166.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Gannon University than Penn State Beaver ($36,865.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Gannon University ($19,329 vs. $23,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 21.5% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,852 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Beaver than Gannon University (84% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 211.6% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($27,483 vs. $8,820)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 36 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
Gannon University vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Penn State Beaver? 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 Beaver and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Penn State Beaver (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $2,400 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,900)
- Penn State Beaver students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Beaver graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Beaver 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/