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Overview |
CHC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1015/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
CHC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
CHC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
CHC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CHC | 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Chestnut Hill College is 8% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at CHC than Gwynedd Mercy College ($38,950.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($25,357 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 8.8% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,000 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 19.5% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($29,288 vs. $24,512)
CHC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC 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 CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 42 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming CHC 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 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
CHC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $11,300 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $45,300)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $1,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,481)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/