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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,140 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,140 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,142 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,733 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,111 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 1,040 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1048/1180 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 2,165 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or University of Lynchburg?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Lynchburg ($37,140.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Gwynedd Mercy College ($22,921 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 6.7% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($13,250 vs. $14,142)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 0.1% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($25,995 vs. $25,972)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at University of Lynchburg (1014) is 90 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming University of Lynchburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than University of Lynchburg (82.2%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is the same as at University of Lynchburg (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $10,200 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $46,400)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg 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/