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Overview |
Gannon University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gannon University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gannon University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,988 students)
Gannon University vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Seton Hill University than Gannon University ($39,674.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Seton Hill University ($22,200 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 15.4% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,350 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Gannon University ($28,325 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Gannon University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Gannon University vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Seton Hill University? 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 Seton Hill University and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Seton Hill University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill University and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/