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Overview |
Gannon University | W&J | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gannon University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,151 students)
Gannon University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 39.3% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at W&J than Gannon University ($49,612.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than W&J ($22,200 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 13.9% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,524 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 48.9% larger than aid received Gannon University ($38,963 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Gannon University .
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or W&J? 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 W&J and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Gannon University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $52,900)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/