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Overview |
IU East | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IU East | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 389.7% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Gannon University than Indiana University East ($35,620.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Gannon University ($8,837 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 63.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($9,412 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 232.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($26,172 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 74 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Indiana University East (66% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $20,000 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/