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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AMU | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $231 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AMU | ||
| 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,310 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or AMU?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 43.2% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Ave Maria University ($36,052.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($21,078 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 2.7% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($13,056 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 14.9% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($24,512 vs. $21,341)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 174 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming AMU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than AMU (44.2%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or AMU? 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 AMU and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Ave Maria University (52% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $2,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $25,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/