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Overview |
Gannon University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gannon University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,366 students)
Gannon University vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Waynesburg College?
- Gannon University is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Gannon University than Waynesburg University ($35,620.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Waynesburg College ($22,200 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 27.1% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,120 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 49.9% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($26,172 vs. $17,464)
Gannon University vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 16 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Gannon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Gannon University vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Waynesburg University (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,900)
- Waynesburg University and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Waynesburg University and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/