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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AU | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,363 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or AU?
- Averett University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at AU than Gwynedd Mercy College ($37,640.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($23,781 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 14.9% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,360 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($26,246 vs. $24,512)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Gwynedd Mercy College (924) is 11 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Gwynedd Mercy College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or AU? 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 AU and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Averett University (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $8,200 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $48,400)
- Averett University and Gwynedd Mercy College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Averett University and Gwynedd Mercy College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/