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Overview |
IU South Bend | Gannon University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
IU South Bend | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 389.7% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend 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 South Bend ($35,620.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Gannon University ($8,785 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 67.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($9,190 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 234.6% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($26,172 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 80 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
IU South Bend vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (66% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $15,800 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/