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Overview |
TU | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 82% |
Admission |
TU | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
TU | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 4,548 students)
TU vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 399.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Gannon University than Towson University ($36,865.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Gannon University ($15,064 vs. $23,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 0.2% lower than costs at Towson University ($15,610 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Towson University (82% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 137.6% larger than aid received Towson University ($27,483 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 46 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
TU vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Towson University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $600 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,900)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/