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Overview |
Gannon University | SU | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gannon University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Gannon University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 4,260 students)
Gannon University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or SU?
- Gannon University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Gannon University than Shenandoah University ($35,620.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than SU ($22,200 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 37.2% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,230 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 11.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($26,172 vs. $23,467)
Gannon University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 30 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than SU (80.4%)
Gannon University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or SU? 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 SU and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Shenandoah University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $4,600 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/