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Overview |
IWU | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 26% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 20% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Gannon University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($35,620.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Gannon University ($21,755 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 53.3% lower than costs at Gannon University ($10,050 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 29.6% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($26,172 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 51 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
IWU vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Gannon University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $52,900)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/