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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 846 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 33.7% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Gwynedd Mercy College ($48,188.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($28,122 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 12.1% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($13,056 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 50.8% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($36,954 vs. $24,512)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 188 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney? 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 HSC- Hampden-Sydney and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $2,600 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $54,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/