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Overview |
City College of New York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $258 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
City College of New York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 2,091 students)
City College of New York vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 420.2% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.3% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than CUNY City College ($36,052.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($5,181 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 30.8% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,056 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 149.6% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($24,512 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York 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 City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 201 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
City College of New York vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than CUNY City College (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $6,800 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $13,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($11,400 vs. $25,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($117 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/