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Overview |
Gannon University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gannon University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 4,665 students)
Gannon University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Wilkes than Gannon University ($39,134.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Wilkes ($22,200 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 2.9% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($15,410 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 12.5% larger than aid received Gannon University ($29,441 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 18 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Wilkes University (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $52,900)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/