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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $249 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 31% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Liberty 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Liberty University?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 68.7% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Liberty University ($36,052.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than Liberty University ($28,122 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 5.7% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,350 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 96.6% larger than aid received Liberty University ($24,512 vs. $12,471)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 146 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Liberty University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/