Gannon vs Saint Francis
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Gannon UniversityErie, PACatholic collegeAFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Saint Francis UniversityLoretto, PACatholic college
At a glance
- Saint Francis lists Mass every weekday.
- Saint Francis has the higher graduation rate: 74% against 66% at Gannon.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Gannon has the lower price after aid: $18,489 a year, against $21,906 at Saint Francis.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Saint Francis: $62,101, against $58,845 at Gannon.
Catholic life
Faith grade
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
4 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
5 listed
Religious order or tradition
Franciscan
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Erie, PA
Loretto, PA
Setting
City
Rural
Students
4,548
2,835
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
74%
77%
Average SAT
1155
ACT middle 50%
21–27
Graduation rate
66%
74%
First-year retention
76%
83%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,553
$23,526
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,489
$21,906
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,945
$19,995
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,352
$22,677
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,354
$28,717
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,445
$22,945
Median debt
$27,000
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$58,845
$62,101
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.