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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | NSU | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 6,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,140 | $5,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,140 | $17,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,142 | $11,692 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,733 | $12,272 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $11,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,111 | 10,211 | ||
| Admitted | 1,040 | 8,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1048/1180 | 840/1100 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $320 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (6,045 students vs. 2,165 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or NSU?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 526.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $5,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Norfolk State University ($37,140.00 vs. $17,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,272 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 21% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,692 vs. $14,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 133.1% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($25,995 vs. $11,153)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Gwynedd Mercy College (924) is 116 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at NSU (2.9)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than NSU (87.5%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or NSU? 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 NSU and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Norfolk State University (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $19,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $36,700)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/