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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 367.2% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.9% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($36,052.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Gwynedd Mercy College ($20,776 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 7.4% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,156 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 224.1% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($24,512 vs. $7,563)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951) is 27 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Gwynedd Mercy College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $42,400)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $1,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,094)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/