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Overview |
York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $37,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $37,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $14,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $26,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $25,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 1,111 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 1,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $258 |
Diversity |
York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
York | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 2,165 students)
York vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 435.9% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.6% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than CUNY York College ($37,140.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($5,631 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 54.1% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($14,142 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than CUNY York College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 229.2% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($25,995 vs. $7,896)
York vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, 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 York .
- The average SAT score at Gwynedd Mercy College (924) is 39 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at York (3.15)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than CUNY York College (52% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $13,400 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $16,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($8,800 vs. $25,000)
- York graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($90 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York 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/