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Overview |
MC | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 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 |
MC | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
MC | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
MC | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 26% | ||
Campus |
MC | 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 MC based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 81.2% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at Gannon University than Mississippi College ($35,620.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Gannon University ($20,874 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 30.4% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,818 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 54.8% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($26,172 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 71 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming MC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MC (3.56)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC 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 MC.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Mississippi College (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $8,800 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/