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Overview |
St. Mary's College | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,519 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #162 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintmarys.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's College | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,880 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,880 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,580 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,960 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,112 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's College | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,260 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,896 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1328 | 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 |
St. Mary's College | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's College | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's College | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
St. Mary's College | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 26% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's College | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,519 students)
St. Mary's College vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's College or Gannon University?
- Saint Mary's College is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($48,880.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at St. Mary's College than Gannon University ($48,880.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than St. Mary's College ($22,200 vs. $27,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's College are 13.5% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,580 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 38% larger than aid received Gannon University ($36,112 vs. $26,172)
St. Mary's College vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's College or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's College (1125) is 90 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming St. Mary's College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
St. Mary's College vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than Gannon University (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $1,800 more per year than St. Mary's College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,100)
- Gannon University and St. Mary's College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and St. Mary's College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/