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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Hampton University | ||
| 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Hampton University?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Hampton University ($36,052.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than Hampton University ($28,122 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 0.5% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,986 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 78.8% larger than aid received Hampton University ($24,512 vs. $13,710)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 96 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Hampton University? 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 Hampton University and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $46,900)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/