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Overview |
Anderson University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1015/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Anderson University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Anderson University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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 Anderson University based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 9% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Anderson University ($36,052.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($21,459 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 14.3% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,420 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($26,629 vs. $24,512)
Anderson University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University 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 Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 126 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $40,400)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/