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Overview |
Gannon University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gannon University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 4,665 students)
Gannon University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 42.1% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Gannon University ($50,624.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Widener University-Main Campus ($22,200 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 1.4% lower than costs at Gannon University ($15,200 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 23.8% larger than aid received Gannon University ($32,412 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 3 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Gannon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $6,600 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $52,900)
- Widener University Main Campus and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Widener University Main Campus and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/