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Overview |
Gannon University | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,548 | 1,940 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,865 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,865 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,610 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,942 | $17,909 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,483 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Gannon University | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,331 | 3,246 | ||
| Admitted | 4,856 | 3,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1040/1255 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Gannon University | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 1,940 students)
Gannon University vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- Gannon University is 169.9% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Gannon University than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($36,865.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Gannon University ($17,909 vs. $23,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 27% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,290 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Gannon University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 152.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($27,483 vs. $10,886)
Gannon University vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 13 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming Gannon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (3.57)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
Gannon University vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $5,100 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,900)
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/