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Overview |
Queens College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 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 |
Queens College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $258 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Queens College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | 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
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 2,091 students)
Queens College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 420.2% more expensive to attend than Queens College 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 Queens College ($36,052.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($6,434 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 19.1% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($13,056 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 209.2% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($24,512 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College 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 Queens College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 186 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Queens College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College 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 Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($113 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/