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Overview |
DUofC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
DUofC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 1015/1235 | ||
| 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 20, 2025 |
Academics |
DUofC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
DUofC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
DUofC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 20% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | 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 DUofC based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,877 students)
DUofC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Dominican University of California is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at DUofC than Gwynedd Mercy College ($48,606.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than DUofC ($28,122 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 18.6% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($13,056 vs. $15,489)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Dominican University of California (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 42.6% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($24,512 vs. $17,194)
DUofC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC 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 DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 130 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming DUofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
DUofC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $1,800 more per year than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $56,600)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/