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Overview |
Gannon University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Gannon University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Gannon University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Gannon University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,297 students)
Gannon University vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Gannon University is 127.3% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Gannon University ($38,340.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Gannon University ($13,933 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($15,410 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than University of Connecticut Stamford (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 108.9% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($26,172 vs. $12,528)
Gannon University vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 26 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Stamford (1009)
- Incoming Gannon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Connecticut-Stamford (23)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than University of Connecticut Stamford (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $9,100 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $52,900)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/