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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | CNU | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or CNU?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 284.6% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Christopher Newport University ($36,052.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($23,287 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 8.9% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,990 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 205.6% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($24,512 vs. $8,022)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 231 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming CNU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or CNU? 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 CNU and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $9,500 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University and Gwynedd Mercy College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Christopher Newport University and Gwynedd Mercy College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/