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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $325 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,824 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 325.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.9% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($36,052.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Gwynedd Mercy College ($15,502 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 24% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,530 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 92.9% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($24,512 vs. $12,708)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Gwynedd Mercy College (924) is 91 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Lincoln 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $21,500 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $35,100)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,500)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $325)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/