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Overview |
Howard | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Howard | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 4,548 students)
Howard vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Gannon University than Howard University ($36,865.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Howard ($23,942 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 5.5% lower than costs at Howard University ($15,610 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Gannon University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Howard University ($27,483 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 70 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Gannon University? 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 Gannon University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Howard University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,800)
- Gannon University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/