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UNH Cleveland State University of Dayton St. Joe's Duquesne University Rowan University Penn State Saint Francis University Penn State Erie-Behrend College Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania St. Bona Trine University| St. Francis College | Gannon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFC | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SFC | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SFC | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
SFC | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
SFC | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
SFC | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,661 students)
SFC vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 31% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Gannon University than St. Francis College ($35,620.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Gannon University ($18,602 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 16.8% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($15,410 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 51.3% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($26,172 vs. $17,294)
SFC vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or SFC .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 126 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
SFC vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than St. Francis College (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $2,900 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $27,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/