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Overview |
Gannon University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,548 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,865 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,865 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,610 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,942 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,483 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,331 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 4,856 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Gannon University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Roanoke 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 1,835 students)
Gannon University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Roanoke College?
- Gannon University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Gannon University than Roanoke College ($36,865.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Roanoke College ($23,942 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roanoke College are 1.6% lower than costs at Gannon University ($15,366 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Gannon University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($27,483 vs. $26,341)
Gannon University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 57 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
Gannon University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Gannon University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,200)
- Roanoke College and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/