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Overview |
BAC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,500 | $37,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,500 | $37,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,056 | $14,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,463 | $26,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,098 | $25,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,972 | 1,111 | ||
| Admitted | 2,686 | 1,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1048/1180 | ||
| 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 |
BAC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
BAC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 10% |
Students |
BAC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 20% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,650 students)
BAC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 90.5% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.5% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Belmont Abbey College ($37,140.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($23,463 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 17.3% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,056 vs. $14,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 185.7% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($25,995 vs. $9,098)
BAC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC 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 BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 97 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming BAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at BAC (3.32)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than BAC (90.4%)
BAC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC 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 BAC.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $14,700 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $41,900)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/