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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY Cortland | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 96% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 4,665 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 403.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.8% higher at Gannon University than SUNY College at Cortland ($35,620.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Gannon University ($18,304 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 13.1% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,620 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 179.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($26,172 vs. $9,369)
SUNY Cortland vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or SUNY Cortland .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
SUNY Cortland vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Gannon University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $5,600 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/