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Overview |
ECU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
ECU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 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 |
ECU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
ECU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 2,091 students)
ECU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 709.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than East Carolina University ($36,052.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($14,410 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 20.7% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,816 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than East Carolina University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 171.8% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($24,512 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU 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 ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 129 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming ECU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
ECU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $12,700 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $212 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($24,788 vs. $25,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/