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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BYUH | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $6,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $6,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $8,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $15,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $5,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 1,479 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 34.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 67.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1023/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $90 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | BYUH | ||
| 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
- Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or BYUH?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 476.8% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 476.8% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($36,052.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than Gwynedd Mercy College ($15,835 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 47.9% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($8,828 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Brigham Young University Hawaii (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 343.8% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($24,512 vs. $5,523)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Hawaii (1098) is 174 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming BYUH students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman BYUH students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than BYUH (34.2%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or BYUH? 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 BYUH and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Brigham Young University Hawaii (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $8,300 more per year than BYUH graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $48,300)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $16,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($8,759 vs. $25,000)
- BYUH graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($90 vs. $258)
- More BYUH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/