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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,140 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,140 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,142 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,733 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,111 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 1,040 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1048/1180 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 2,165 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $37,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Gwynedd Mercy College ($39,792.00 vs. $37,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($26,733 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 32.8% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,142 vs. $18,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($25,995 vs. $25,112)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $16,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $40,100)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/