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Overview |
Cleveland State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,117 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,503 | $37,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,863 | $37,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | $14,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,307 | $26,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,148 | $25,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,274 | 1,111 | ||
| Admitted | 9,810 | 1,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 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 15, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 2,165 students)
Cleveland State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 197% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $12,503.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.9% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Cleveland State University ($37,140.00 vs. $17,863.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($16,307 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 4.4% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($14,142 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 156.2% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($25,995 vs. $10,148)
Cleveland State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 104 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Cleveland State 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 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (93.6%)
Cleveland State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Cleveland State University (52% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State 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/