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Overview |
Gannon University | VMI | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Gannon University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1105/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gannon University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Gannon University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,512 students)
Gannon University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or VMI?
- Gannon University is 264.1% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at VMI than Gannon University ($39,590.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Gannon University ($18,129 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 44.4% lower than costs at Gannon University ($10,674 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 36.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($26,172 vs. $19,111)
Gannon University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 104 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming VMI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than VMI (71.1%)
Gannon University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or VMI? 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 VMI and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Gannon University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $9,200 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $52,900)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/