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Overview |
IPFW | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
IPFW | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 4,665 students)
IPFW vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 355.8% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at Gannon University than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($35,620.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Gannon University ($11,951 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 52.4% lower than costs at Gannon University ($10,111 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 252.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($26,172 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 40 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW 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 IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (66% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $14,300 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/