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Overview |
Albion College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,226 | $37,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,226 | $37,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,570 | $14,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $26,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,344 | $25,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,438 | 1,111 | ||
| Admitted | 4,522 | 1,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1048/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Albion College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $258 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Albion College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,354 students)
Albion College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Albion College is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $37,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Albion College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($55,226.00 vs. $37,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($18,470 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 12.5% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,570 vs. $14,142)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 93.7% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($50,344 vs. $25,995)
Albion College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Gwynedd Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gwynedd Mercy College or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 180 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Albion College (83.2%)
Albion College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Gwynedd Mercy College? 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 Gwynedd Mercy College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Albion College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $55,600)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,200)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($258 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/