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Overview |
ECSU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ECSU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
ECSU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,091 students)
ECSU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 457.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 271.4% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($36,052.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($18,628 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 23.4% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,056 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 123% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($24,512 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
ECSU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $10,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/