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Overview |
Gannon University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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 |
Gannon University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Gannon University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gannon University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Gannon University ($36,052.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($22,200 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 18% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,056 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($26,172 vs. $24,512)
Gannon University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon 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 Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 111 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gannon University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon 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 Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $52,900)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/