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Overview |
Centenary University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 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 |
Centenary University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 10% |
Students |
Centenary University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | 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 Centenary University based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Centenary University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Centenary University ($36,052.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($21,935 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 2.2% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,770 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($27,592 vs. $24,512)
Centenary University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary 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 Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Centenary University (929) is 5 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Centenary University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Centenary University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary 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 Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Centenary University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Centenary University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $49,600)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/