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UNH Cleveland State UNF UT University of Dayton Flagler Florida State Duquesne University UCF Rowan University Penn State Saint Francis University| Jacksonville University | Gannon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
JU | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 26% | ||
Campus |
JU | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Gannon University?
- Jacksonville University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at JU than Gannon University ($43,520.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than JU ($22,200 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 3.7% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($15,410 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Gannon University ($31,988 vs. $26,172)
JU vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Jacksonville University (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $52,900)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/