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Overview |
PennWest California | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | California, PA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | - | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1015/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
PennWest California | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,091 students)
PennWest California vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 367.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.5% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than PennWest California ($36,052.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 25.3% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,416 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($24,512 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California 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 PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Gwynedd Mercy College (924) is 2 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming PennWest California students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California 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 PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $14,100 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $42,500)
- Gwynedd Mercy College and PennWest California graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College and PennWest California graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California 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/