Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UNH Cleveland State University of Dayton Duquesne University Rowan University Penn State Saint Francis University Penn State Erie-Behrend College Millersville University of Pennsylvania Wilkes Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Stevenson University| Gannon University | York College Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Gannon University | YCP | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | ycp.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Gannon University | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $21,070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Gannon University | YCP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Gannon University | YCP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Gannon University | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | YCP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gannon University | YCP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | YCP | ||
| 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 YCP based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,656 students)
Gannon University vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or YCP?
- Gannon University is 69.1% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at Gannon University than York College Pennsylvania ($35,620.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Gannon University ($20,916 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 24% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,430 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 74.7% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($26,172 vs. $14,978)
Gannon University vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 19 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Gannon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.59) as students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or YCP? 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 YCP and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than York College Pennsylvania (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $2,200 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,700)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP 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/