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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LVC | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LVC | ||
| 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 2,080 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 31% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at LVC than Gwynedd Mercy College ($47,240.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($26,743 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 1.3% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($13,056 vs. $13,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 43.8% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($35,245 vs. $24,512)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or LVC? 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 LVC and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $9,100 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $47,500)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/