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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA UNH Cleveland State WVU UMBC| Gannon University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gannon University | VCU | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Gannon University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Gannon University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gannon University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 4,665 students)
Gannon University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or VCU?
- Gannon University is 185.9% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Gannon University than Virginia Commonwealth University ($35,620.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Gannon University ($21,294 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 25.5% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,279 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 108% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($26,172 vs. $12,583)
Gannon University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 62 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or VCU? 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 VCU and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $5,400 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/