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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BC | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,421 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at BC than Gwynedd Mercy College ($38,800.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($19,332 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 5.9% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,056 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 39.3% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($34,142 vs. $24,512)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 110 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming BC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or BC? 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 BC and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $13,500 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $43,100)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/