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Overview |
Xavier | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,000 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,895 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,895 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,542 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,901 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Xavier | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,750 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 14,694 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1298 | 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 |
Xavier | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Xavier | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Gannon University based on total student enrollment (6,000 students vs. 4,548 students)
Xavier vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Gannon University?
- Xavier University is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Xavier than Gannon University ($47,895.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Xavier ($23,942 vs. $31,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 13% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,820 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Gannon University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Gannon University ($30,901 vs. $27,483)
Xavier vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 76 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
Xavier vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Gannon University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $52,900)
- Gannon University and Xavier graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University and Xavier graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/