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Overview |
WestConn | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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 WestConn based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 451.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at Gannon University than Western Connecticut State University ($35,620.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Gannon University ($15,862 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 5.8% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,568 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 189% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($26,172 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
WestConn vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $5,500 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/