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Overview |
Framingham State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 2,091 students)
Framingham State University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 3,616.7% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 411.4% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Framingham State University ($36,052.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($17,715 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 0.8% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($13,056 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Framingham State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 203.8% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($24,512 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University 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 Framingham State University .
- The average SAT score at Framingham State University (975) is 51 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Framingham State University 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 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Framingham State University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University 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 Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is the same as at Gwynedd Mercy College (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $295 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($24,705 vs. $25,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/