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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Coker | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 1,263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,140 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,140 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,142 | $10,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,733 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $25,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,111 | 1,121 | ||
| Admitted | 1,040 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1048/1180 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Coker | ||
| 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 Coker based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,263 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Coker?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Coker for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Coker College ($37,140.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($18,910 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 30% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,882 vs. $14,142)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Coker College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 2.1% larger than aid received Coker College ($25,995 vs. $25,453)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Coker College (960) is 36 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Gwynedd Mercy College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (93.6%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Coker? 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 Coker and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Coker College (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $21,000 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $35,600)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/