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Overview |
Gannon University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,548 | 464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,865 | $23,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,865 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,610 | $14,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,942 | $25,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,483 | $15,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,331 | 1,136 | ||
| Admitted | 4,856 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gannon University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 464 students)
Gannon University vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Sweet Briar College?
- Gannon University is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Gannon University than Sweet Briar College ($36,865.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Sweet Briar College ($23,942 vs. $25,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 6% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,720 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sweet Briar College than Gannon University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 73.1% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($27,483 vs. $15,880)
Gannon University vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 63 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Sweet Briar College (71.7%)
Gannon University vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Gannon University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $41,700)
- Sweet Briar College and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sweet Briar College and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/