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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | MBC | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | #1048 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,140 | $32,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,140 | $32,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,142 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,733 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $25,673 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,111 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,040 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1048/1180 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,792 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or MBC?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 13.5% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $32,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Mary Baldwin College ($37,140.00 vs. $32,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($18,838 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 33% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,630 vs. $14,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 1.3% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($25,995 vs. $25,673)
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 85 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or MBC? 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 MBC and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Mary Baldwin College (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $18,200 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $38,400)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/