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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Holy Family University VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC Iona College SU| Gwynedd Mercy College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Longwood University?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 311.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Longwood University ($36,052.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($21,772 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 9.7% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,056 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 137.2% larger than aid received Longwood University ($24,512 vs. $10,332)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 61 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University and Gwynedd Mercy College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Longwood University and Gwynedd Mercy College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/