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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,091 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 3,616.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 411.4% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Fitchburg State University ($36,052.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($15,535 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 3.5% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($13,056 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 245.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($24,512 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 69 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Fitchburg State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Fitchburg State University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/