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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,140 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,140 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,142 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,733 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,111 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 1,040 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1048/1180 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $191 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,770 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or LGCNHS?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 18.1% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($37,140.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than LGCNHS ($26,733 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 52% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($14,142 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 290.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($25,995 vs. $6,657)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $5,300 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More LGCNHS 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/