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Overview |
Chatham | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 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 |
Chatham | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Chatham | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | 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
- Chatham University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 2,091 students)
Chatham vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Chatham University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Chatham than Gwynedd Mercy College ($40,625.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than Chatham ($28,122 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 2.6% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,719 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 11.5% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($27,330 vs. $24,512)
Chatham vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham 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 Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Chatham vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham 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 Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $19,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/