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Overview |
Kent State | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 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 | 18/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
Kent State | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kent State | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 4,665 students)
Kent State vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 189.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Gannon University than Kent State University at Kent ($35,620.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Gannon University ($19,046 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 21.6% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,676 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 174.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($26,172 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 32 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Kent State vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/