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Overview |
JCU | Gannon University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
JCU | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Gannon University?
- John Carroll University is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at JCU than Gannon University ($45,490.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than JCU ($22,200 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 16.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,200 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Gannon University ($30,415 vs. $26,172)
JCU vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 92 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
JCU vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Gannon University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $52,900)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/