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Overview |
WMU | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,693 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,998 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,713 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,183 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,217 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 82% |
Admission |
WMU | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,100 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 17,020 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
WMU | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
WMU | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 27% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 4,548 students)
WMU vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 142.6% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94% higher at Gannon University than Western Michigan University ($36,865.00 vs. $18,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Gannon University ($20,183 vs. $23,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 33.3% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,713 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Gannon University (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 234.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($27,483 vs. $8,217)
WMU vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 5 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
WMU vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Western Michigan University (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $4,000 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/