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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Old Dominion?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 398% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Old Dominion University ($36,052.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($16,098 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 3.2% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($13,056 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 170.6% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($24,512 vs. $9,058)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 96 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Old Dominion students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Old Dominion University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion 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/