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Overview |
Pacific | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,479 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,174 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,174 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,058 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,809 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,521 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
Pacific | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,817 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 2,585 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Pacific | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Pacific | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 3,479 students)
Pacific vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Gannon University?
- Pacific University is 44.2% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($53,174.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Pacific than Gannon University ($53,174.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Pacific ($23,942 vs. $34,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 3.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($15,058 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Gannon University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 25.6% larger than aid received Gannon University ($34,521 vs. $27,483)
Pacific vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 55 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
Pacific vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific 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 Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Pacific University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/