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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,522 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,522 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,916 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,439 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,237 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,604 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | 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 |
Mount Saint Mary College | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | 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 Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,918 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or Gannon University?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Gannon University ($36,522.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Mount Saint Mary College ($22,200 vs. $23,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 16.3% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($15,410 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Mount Saint Mary College ($26,172 vs. $25,237)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 53 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College 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 Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $49,200)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/