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Overview |
Gannon University | SVU | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Gannon University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gannon University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,053 students)
Gannon University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or SVU?
- Gannon University is 88.9% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.9% higher at Gannon University than Southern Virginia University ($35,620.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than SVU ($22,200 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 68.4% lower than costs at Gannon University ($9,150 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 219.6% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($26,172 vs. $8,188)
Gannon University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 6 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Gannon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or SVU? 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 SVU and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Southern Virginia University (66% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $12,300 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/