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Overview |
Gannon University | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 15% |
Students |
Gannon University | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,211 students)
Gannon University vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Westminster College than Gannon University ($38,000.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Westminster College ($22,200 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 29.5% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,900 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 15.6% larger than aid received Gannon University ($30,252 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 7 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Gannon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Gannon University vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Westminster 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 Westminster College and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Gannon University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,700)
- Westminster College and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster College and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/